Goose Creek — Rockhounding in Elko County, Nevada

Goose Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Elko County, Nevada. Reported finds include petrified wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Elko County
State: Nevada
Nearest road: Goose Creek Road
Coordinates: 41.94808, -114.07440

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 Goose Creek

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Petrified Wood

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Goose Creek FAQ

Where is Goose Creek?+

Goose Creek is in Elko County, Nevada, at 41.94808, -114.07440. Nearest road: Goose Creek Road.

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

Goose Creek is reported to produce Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Goose 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 Goose Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.94808, -114.07440 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Goose Creek Road.

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