Greenhorn Creek — Rockhounding in Brown County, Indiana

Greenhorn Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Brown County, Indiana. Reported finds include gold. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Brown County
State: Indiana
Nearest road: Horse Trail B
Coordinates: 39.12892, -86.19632

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 Greenhorn Creek

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Greenhorn Creek.

Across the state line from Greenhorn Creek

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

Greenhorn Creek FAQ

Where is Greenhorn Creek?+

Greenhorn Creek is in Brown County, Indiana, at 39.12892, -86.19632. Nearest road: Horse Trail B.

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

Greenhorn Creek is reported to produce Gold.

Is collecting allowed at Greenhorn 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 Greenhorn Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.12892, -86.19632 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Horse Trail B.

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