Morgan Hill Creeks — Rockhounding in Santa Clara County, California

Morgan Hill Creeks is a mapped rockhounding spot in Santa Clara County, California. Reported finds include poppy jasper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Santa Clara County
State: California
Nearest road: Watsonville Road
Postcode: 95046
Coordinates: 37.05509, -121.66364

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 Morgan Hill Creeks

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Poppy Jasper

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Morgan Hill Creeks FAQ

Where is Morgan Hill Creeks?+

Morgan Hill Creeks is in Santa Clara County, California, at 37.05509, -121.66364. Nearest road: Watsonville Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Morgan Hill Creeks?+

Morgan Hill Creeks is reported to produce Poppy Jasper.

Is collecting allowed at Morgan Hill Creeks?+

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 Morgan Hill Creeks?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.05509, -121.66364 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Watsonville Road.

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