Strange Creek — Rockhounding in Braxton County, West Virginia

Strange Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Braxton County, West Virginia. Reported finds include siderite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Braxton County
State: West Virginia
Nearest road: Strange Creek Road
Postcode: 26639
Coordinates: 38.56640, -80.89767

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 Strange Creek

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Strange Creek FAQ

Where is Strange Creek?+

Strange Creek is in Braxton County, West Virginia, at 38.56640, -80.89767. Nearest road: Strange Creek Road.

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

Strange Creek is reported to produce Siderite.

Is collecting allowed at Strange 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 Strange Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.56640, -80.89767 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Strange Creek Road.

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