Limekiln Creek Beaches Area — Rockhounding in Monterey County, California

Limekiln Creek Beaches Area is a mapped rockhounding spot in Monterey County, California. Reported finds include rhodonite, axinite, nephrite jade. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Monterey County
State: California
Nearest road: Cabrillo Highway
Coordinates: 36.00874, -121.51960

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 Limekiln Creek Beaches Area

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Rhodonite
Axinite
Nephrite Jade

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Limekiln Creek Beaches Area FAQ

Where is Limekiln Creek Beaches Area?+

Limekiln Creek Beaches Area is in Monterey County, California, at 36.00874, -121.51960. Nearest road: Cabrillo Highway.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Limekiln Creek Beaches Area?+

Limekiln Creek Beaches Area is reported to produce Rhodonite, Axinite, Nephrite Jade.

Is collecting allowed at Limekiln Creek Beaches Area?+

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 Limekiln Creek Beaches Area?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.00874, -121.51960 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Cabrillo Highway.

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