Willow Creek near Orovada — Rockhounding in Humboldt County, Nevada
Willow Creek near Orovada is a mapped rockhounding spot in Humboldt County, Nevada. Reported finds include gold, platinum, silver. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Willow Creek near Orovada in Humboldt County, Nevada
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Humboldt County
- State
- Nevada
- Nearest road
- Willow Creek Road
- Coordinates
- 41.66116, -117.79699
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 Willow Creek near Orovada.
- Paradise ValleyHumboldt County · 17 mi awayGold, Platinum, Silver
- McDermittHumboldt County · 18 mi awayCopper, Lead, Silver
- Agate PointHumboldt County · 28 mi awayAgate, Chalcedony, Chert
- Golconda (petrified area)Humboldt County · 50 mi awayChalcedony, Petrified Wood
- WinnemuccaHumboldt County · 51 mi awayCopper, Gold, Silver
- GolcondaHumboldt County · 53 mi awayGold, Copper, Iron
- Virgin ValleyHumboldt County · 63 mi awayAgate, Chalcedony, Chert
- Greenfire Opal MineHumboldt County · 63 mi awayOpal, Black Opal, Fire Opal
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