McKee Creek — Rockhounding in Pike County, Illinois

McKee Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Pike County, Illinois. Reported finds include geode, sphalerite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Pike County
State: Illinois
Postcode: 62340
Coordinates: 39.73806, -90.73910

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.

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

Found at McKee Creek

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of McKee Creek.

Across the state line from McKee Creek

McKee Creek is close enough to the Illinois border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

McKee Creek FAQ

Where is McKee Creek?+

McKee Creek is in Pike County, Illinois, at 39.73806, -90.73910.

What rocks and minerals can you find at McKee Creek?+

McKee Creek is reported to produce Geode, Sphalerite.

Is collecting allowed at McKee Creek?+

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.

How do I get to McKee Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.73806, -90.73910 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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