Cedar Creek — Rockhounding in Mahaska County, Iowa

Cedar Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Mahaska County, Iowa. Reported finds include silicified coral, calcified coral. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Mahaska County
State: Iowa
Nearest road: 335th Street
Coordinates: 41.16780, -92.45991

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 Cedar Creek

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Silicified Coral
Calcified Coral

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Cedar Creek FAQ

Where is Cedar Creek?+

Cedar Creek is in Mahaska County, Iowa, at 41.16780, -92.45991. Nearest road: 335th Street.

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

Cedar Creek is reported to produce Silicified Coral, Calcified Coral.

Is collecting allowed at Cedar 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 Cedar Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.16780, -92.45991 in Google Maps. The nearest road is 335th Street.

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