Trinity River / Willow Creek — Rockhounding in Trinity County, California

Trinity River / Willow Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Trinity County, California. Reported finds include jade. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Trinity County
State: California
Nearest road: Hawkins Bar Road
Postcode: 95563
Coordinates: 40.87912, -123.52709

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 / Willow Creek

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Jade

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Trinity River / Willow Creek FAQ

Where is Trinity River / Willow Creek?+

Trinity River / Willow Creek is in Trinity County, California, at 40.87912, -123.52709. Nearest road: Hawkins Bar Road.

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

Trinity River / Willow Creek is reported to produce Jade.

Is collecting allowed at Trinity River / Willow 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 Trinity River / Willow Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.87912, -123.52709 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Hawkins Bar Road.

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