Big Pine Creek — Rockhounding in Warren County, Indiana

Big Pine Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Warren County, Indiana. Reported finds include sphalerite, barite, fossilized wood, siderite, marcasite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Warren County
State: Indiana
Nearest road: West Briscoe Road
Postcode: 47993
Coordinates: 40.41000, -87.34330

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 Big Pine Creek

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Big Pine Creek.

Across the state line from Big Pine Creek

Big Pine 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.

Big Pine Creek FAQ

Where is Big Pine Creek?+

Big Pine Creek is in Warren County, Indiana, at 40.41000, -87.34330. Nearest road: West Briscoe Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Big Pine Creek?+

Big Pine Creek is reported to produce Sphalerite, Barite, Fossilized Wood, Siderite, Marcasite, Pyrite.

Is collecting allowed at Big Pine 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 Big Pine Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.41000, -87.34330 in Google Maps. The nearest road is West Briscoe Road.

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