18 Mile Creek — Rockhounding in Erie County, New York

18 Mile Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Erie County, New York. Reported finds include pyrite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Erie County
State: New York
Nearest road: Fishing Access Trail
Postcode: 14085
Coordinates: 42.70643, -78.89797

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 18 Mile Creek

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

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18 Mile Creek FAQ

Where is 18 Mile Creek?+

18 Mile Creek is in Erie County, New York, at 42.70643, -78.89797. Nearest road: Fishing Access Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at 18 Mile Creek?+

18 Mile Creek is reported to produce Pyrite.

Is collecting allowed at 18 Mile 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 18 Mile Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.70643, -78.89797 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Fishing Access Trail.

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