Where to Find Chalcedony in Nevada
Nevada has 13 mapped collecting spots that report chalcedony, spread across 7 counties. 7 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible, and 1 is a fee-dig site.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Every chalcedony spot we track in Nevada
Best spotVirgin ValleyHumboldt County, NevadaPermission required · Agate, Chalcedony, Chert +6
Montezuma PeakEsmeralda County, NevadaCheck locally · Chalcedony, Chert, Jasper +3- Agate PointHumboldt County, NevadaCheck locally · Agate, Chalcedony, Chert +2
Ore Car MineClark County, NevadaPublic access · Common Opal, Wonderstone, Rhyolite +2- Walker LakeMineral County, NevadaPermission required · Agate, Chalcedony, Fossil +2
- Lahontan ReservoirChurchill County, NevadaPermission required · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper +1
- Lander CountyLander County, NevadaPublic access · Chalcedony, Jasper, Opal +1
- HendersonClark County, NevadaPublic access · Chalcedony, Jasper, Onyx
- PanacaLincoln County, NevadaPublic access · Chalcedony, Chert, Flint
- Veterans Memorial HighwayEsmeralda County, NevadaPublic access · Agate, Petrified Wood, Chalcedony
- Golconda (petrified area)Humboldt County, NevadaPublic access · Chalcedony, Petrified Wood
- Valley of Fire State ParkClark County, NevadaPublic access · Wonderstone, Chalcedony
- GemfieldEsmeralda County, NevadaFee dig · Chalcedony
Standout chalcedony spots in Nevada
Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for chalcedony in Nevada
Ranked by the number of mapped chalcedony spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Before you go
Read the chalcedony identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Chalcedony in the encyclopedia.
Chalcedony in Nevada FAQ
Where can you find chalcedony in Nevada?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Clark County, Esmeralda County, and Humboldt County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many chalcedony spots are mapped in Nevada?+
13 spots across 7 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect chalcedony in Nevada?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 7 of the 13 mapped spots here sit on land marked public, and 1 is a fee-dig operation where you pay for access and keep what you find. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt chalcedony in Nevada with the map in your pocket
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