Davis Creek Mercantile: Obsidian Rockhounding in Modoc County, California

Updated August 2026

Davis Creek Mercantile is a mapped rockhounding spot in Modoc County, California. Reported finds include obsidian. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Paid / fee dig
County: Modoc County
State: California
Postcode: 96108
Coordinates: 41.73147, -120.37480

Land & collecting status

Pay-to-dig site

This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out.

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.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

BLM California, Recreational mineral collecting
California Geological Survey
CDFW, Suction Dredge Mining Permit Program
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Davis Creek Mercantile

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Across the state line from Davis Creek Mercantile

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Davis Creek Mercantile FAQ

Where is Davis Creek Mercantile?+

Davis Creek Mercantile is in Modoc County, California, at 41.73147, -120.37480.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Davis Creek Mercantile?+

Davis Creek Mercantile is reported to produce Obsidian.

Is collecting allowed at Davis Creek Mercantile?+

Pay-to-dig site. This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Davis Creek Mercantile?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, safety glasses, and a collecting bag cover the basics here. Add a spray bottle: wet rock shows color and pattern that dry rock hides.

How do I get to Davis Creek Mercantile?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.73147, -120.37480 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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