Hungry Creek — Rockhounding in Siskiyou County, California

Hungry Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Siskiyou County, California. Reported finds include cassiterite, copper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Siskiyou County
State: California
Nearest road: Beaver Creek Road
Coordinates: 41.97458, -122.75419

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 Hungry Creek

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Hungry Creek FAQ

Where is Hungry Creek?+

Hungry Creek is in Siskiyou County, California, at 41.97458, -122.75419. Nearest road: Beaver Creek Road.

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

Hungry Creek is reported to produce Cassiterite, Copper.

Is collecting allowed at Hungry 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 Hungry Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.97458, -122.75419 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Beaver Creek Road.

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