Area Stream Beds (Rhodonite nodules): Rhodonite Nodules Rockhounding in Trinity County, California

Updated June 2026

Area Stream Beds (Rhodonite nodules) is a mapped rockhounding spot in Trinity County, California. Reported finds include rhodonite nodules. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County: Trinity County
State: California
Nearest road: Canyon Creek Road
Coordinates: 40.86315, -123.03892

Geology at Area Stream Beds (Rhodonite nodules)

This spot sits on Schist of various types and ages, unit 7 (Klamath Mountains), mapped as amphibolite and schist that formed roughly 420 to 360 million years ago. Metamorphic rock like this weathers into resistant float, and minerals that survive transport typically concentrate in nearby drainages.

Mapped unit: Schist of various types and ages, unit 7 (Klamath Mountains)
Age: 420–360 Ma (Devonian)
Rock types: amphibolite and schist
Elevation: 2,480 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Area Stream Beds (Rhodonite nodules)

Best months: September to June. Typical highs run 94°F in midsummer and 48°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 30°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, WEAVERVILLE station (10 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Land & collecting status

Permission required before collecting

Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization.

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 Area Stream Beds (Rhodonite nodules)

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Area Stream Beds (Rhodonite nodules) FAQ

Where is Area Stream Beds (Rhodonite nodules)?+

Area Stream Beds (Rhodonite nodules) is in Trinity County, California, at 40.86315, -123.03892. Nearest road: Canyon Creek Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Area Stream Beds (Rhodonite nodules)?+

Area Stream Beds (Rhodonite nodules) is reported to produce Rhodonite Nodules.

Is collecting allowed at Area Stream Beds (Rhodonite nodules)?+

Permission required before collecting. Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Area Stream Beds (Rhodonite nodules)?+

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.

When is the best time to visit Area Stream Beds (Rhodonite nodules)?+

The most comfortable months at Area Stream Beds (Rhodonite nodules) are September to June.

How do I get to Area Stream Beds (Rhodonite nodules)?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.86315, -123.03892 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Canyon Creek Road.

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