Eel River Gravels — Rockhounding in Mendocino County, California

Eel River Gravels is a mapped rockhounding spot in Mendocino County, California. Reported finds include jadeite, nephrite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Mendocino County
State: California
Nearest road: Dos Rios Road
Postcode: 95429
Coordinates: 39.71395, -123.35262

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 Eel River Gravels

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Jadeite
Nephrite

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Eel River Gravels FAQ

Where is Eel River Gravels?+

Eel River Gravels is in Mendocino County, California, at 39.71395, -123.35262. Nearest road: Dos Rios Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Eel River Gravels?+

Eel River Gravels is reported to produce Jadeite, Nephrite.

Is collecting allowed at Eel River Gravels?+

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 Eel River Gravels?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.71395, -123.35262 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Dos Rios Road.

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