Alabama Mine — Rockhounding in Placer County, California

Name: Alabama Mine
Address: Alabama Mine Road, Placer County, CA, 95663, US

Alabama Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Placer County, California. Reported finds include argentite, gold quartz, galena. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Placer County
State: California
Nearest road: Alabama Mine Road
Postcode: 95663
Coordinates: 38.84459, -121.15746

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 Alabama Mine

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Argentite
Gold Quartz
Galena

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Alabama Mine FAQ

Where is Alabama Mine?+

Alabama Mine is in Placer County, California, at 38.84459, -121.15746. Nearest road: Alabama Mine Road.

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

Alabama Mine is reported to produce Argentite, Gold Quartz, Galena.

Is collecting allowed at Alabama 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 Alabama Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.84459, -121.15746 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Alabama Mine Road.

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