Wolf Creek — Rockhounding in Nevada County, California

Wolf Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Nevada County, California. Reported finds include pyrolusite, rhodonite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Nevada County
State: California
Nearest road: Linhall Road
Coordinates: 39.07477, -121.09793

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 Wolf Creek

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Wolf Creek FAQ

Where is Wolf Creek?+

Wolf Creek is in Nevada County, California, at 39.07477, -121.09793. Nearest road: Linhall Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Wolf Creek?+

Wolf Creek is reported to produce Pyrolusite, Rhodonite.

Is collecting allowed at Wolf Creek?+

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 Wolf Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.07477, -121.09793 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Linhall Road.

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