North Fork of Eel River — Rockhounding in Mendocino County, California

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Mendocino County
State: California
Nearest road: Mina Road
Coordinates: 39.93546, -123.35889

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 North Fork of Eel River

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Nephrite Jade
Crocidolite
Jadeite

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North Fork of Eel River FAQ

Where is North Fork of Eel River?+

North Fork of Eel River is in Mendocino County, California, at 39.93546, -123.35889. Nearest road: Mina Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at North Fork of Eel River?+

North Fork of Eel River is reported to produce Nephrite Jade, Crocidolite, Jadeite.

Is collecting allowed at North Fork of Eel River?+

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 North Fork of Eel River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.93546, -123.35889 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Mina Road.

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