Woods Mine — Rockhounding in Humboldt County, California

Woods Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Humboldt County, California. Reported finds include bementite, neotocite, rhodochrosite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Humboldt County
State: California
Nearest road: Dyerville Loop Road
Coordinates: 40.20458, -123.70504

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Found at Woods Mine

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Bementite
Neotocite
Rhodochrosite

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Woods Mine FAQ

Where is Woods Mine?+

Woods Mine is in Humboldt County, California, at 40.20458, -123.70504. Nearest road: Dyerville Loop Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Woods Mine?+

Woods Mine is reported to produce Bementite, Neotocite, Rhodochrosite.

Is collecting allowed at Woods Mine?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Woods Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.20458, -123.70504 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Dyerville Loop Road.

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