Golden Jubilee Mine: Limonite & Quartz Rockhounding in Trinity County, California

Updated June 2026

Golden Jubilee Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Trinity County, California. Reported finds include limonite, quartz, pyrite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Trinity County
State: California
Nearest road: Boulder Lake Road
Coordinates: 41.10056, -122.78361

Geology at Golden Jubilee Mine

This spot sits on granitic rocks, unit 5 (Klamath Mountains), mapped as diorite that formed roughly 200 to 100 million years ago. Granitic ground like this typically carries quartz veins and pockets, and weathered crystals tend to collect in the soils and drainages below.

Mapped unit: granitic rocks, unit 5 (Klamath Mountains)
Age: 200–100 Ma (Jurassic to Early Cretaceous)
Rock types: diorite
Elevation: 3,150 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 Golden Jubilee Mine

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 47°F in winter to 90°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, CALLAHAN station (17 mi away).

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.

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 Golden Jubilee Mine

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Across the state line from Golden Jubilee Mine

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Golden Jubilee Mine FAQ

Where is Golden Jubilee Mine?+

Golden Jubilee Mine is in Trinity County, California, at 41.10056, -122.78361. Nearest road: Boulder Lake Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Golden Jubilee Mine?+

Golden Jubilee Mine is reported to produce Limonite, Quartz, Pyrite.

Is collecting allowed at Golden Jubilee Mine?+

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.

What tools should I bring to Golden Jubilee Mine?+

A rock hammer, a small pry bar, gloves, and safety glasses cover most crystal ground. A screen helps in loose pocket soil, and newspaper protects points on the way out.

When is the best time to visit Golden Jubilee Mine?+

Golden Jubilee Mine is workable year-round.

How do I get to Golden Jubilee Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.10056, -122.78361 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Boulder Lake Road.

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