Gold Creek — Rockhounding in Elko County, Nevada
Gold Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Elko County, Nevada. Reported finds include gold, platinum, silver. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Gold Creek in Elko County, Nevada
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Elko County
- State
- Nevada
- Nearest road
- National Forest Development Road 035 Trail
- Coordinates
- 41.71438, -115.70366
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Gold Creek.
- Mountain CityElko County · 16 mi awayAzurite, Malachite
- TuscaroraElko County · 38 mi awayCitrine, Rose Quartz, Wonderstone
- Elko CountyElko County · 44 mi awayCopper, Gold, Lead
- Fox MineElko County · 61 mi awayTurquoise
- Silver Cloud MineElko County · 66 mi awayCinnabar
- Copper King MineEureka County · 69 mi awayTurquoise
- CobreElko County · 79 mi awayCopper, Lead Iron
- Goose CreekElko County · 85 mi awayPetrified Wood
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