Gold Mines Creek (East) — Rockhounding in Clay County, Alabama

Gold Mines Creek (East) is a mapped rockhounding spot in Clay County, Alabama. Reported finds include actinolite, chlorite, olivine, pyrope, gold, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Check locally
County: Clay County
State: Alabama
Nearest road: Watts Mill Road
Postcode: 36266
Coordinates: 33.35474, -85.88204

Land & collecting status

Confirm rules before collecting

Land status here is not confirmed. Verify with the managing agency before collecting — federal, state, and tribal rules differ.

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.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Gold Mines Creek (East)

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Across the state line from Gold Mines Creek (East)

Gold Mines Creek (East) is close enough to the Alabama border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Gold Mines Creek (East) FAQ

Where is Gold Mines Creek (East)?+

Gold Mines Creek (East) is in Clay County, Alabama, at 33.35474, -85.88204. Nearest road: Watts Mill Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Gold Mines Creek (East)?+

Gold Mines Creek (East) is reported to produce Actinolite, Chlorite, Olivine, Pyrope, Gold, Sillimanite, Talc.

Is collecting allowed at Gold Mines Creek (East)?+

Confirm rules before collecting. Land status here is not confirmed. Verify with the managing agency before collecting — federal, state, and tribal rules differ. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Gold Mines Creek (East)?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.35474, -85.88204 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Watts Mill Road.

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