Trinity River — Rockhounding in Trinity County, California

Trinity River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Trinity County, California. Reported finds include chalcedony, gold, jasper, jade, petrified wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Trinity County
State: California
Nearest road: Browns Mountain Road
Postcode: 96093
Coordinates: 40.69375, -122.86347

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 Trinity River

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Trinity River FAQ

Where is Trinity River?+

Trinity River is in Trinity County, California, at 40.69375, -122.86347. Nearest road: Browns Mountain Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Trinity River?+

Trinity River is reported to produce Chalcedony, Gold, Jasper, Jade, Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Trinity River?+

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 Trinity River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.69375, -122.86347 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Browns Mountain Road.

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