Coyote Creek — Rockhounding in Santa Clara County, California

Coyote Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Santa Clara County, California. Reported finds include siderite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Santa Clara County
State: California
Nearest road: Dunne Avenue
Postcode: 94046
Coordinates: 37.15000, -121.57834

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 Coyote Creek

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Siderite

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Coyote Creek FAQ

Where is Coyote Creek?+

Coyote Creek is in Santa Clara County, California, at 37.15000, -121.57834. Nearest road: Dunne Avenue.

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

Coyote Creek is reported to produce Siderite.

Is collecting allowed at Coyote 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 Coyote Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.15000, -121.57834 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Dunne Avenue.

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