New Creek — Rockhounding in Mineral County, West Virginia

New Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Mineral County, West Virginia. Reported finds include calcite, chert, hematite, red quartzite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Mineral County
State: West Virginia
Nearest road: US 50
Postcode: 26743
Coordinates: 39.36341, -79.00726

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 New Creek

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of New Creek.

Across the state line from New Creek

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

New Creek FAQ

Where is New Creek?+

New Creek is in Mineral County, West Virginia, at 39.36341, -79.00726. Nearest road: US 50.

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

New Creek is reported to produce Calcite, Chert, Hematite, Red Quartzite.

Is collecting allowed at New 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 New Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.36341, -79.00726 in Google Maps. The nearest road is US 50.

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