Where to Find Fire Opal in Nevada
4 mapped fire opal rockhounding spots in Nevada, across 2 counties. Fire opal is opal with strong orange to red body color. Nevada is one of the most spot-dense rockhounding states in the country.
Map of 4 fire opal rockhounding spots in Nevada
Fire Opal by county in Nevada
Counties ranked by number of fire opal spots in our database.
Every fire opal spot in Nevada
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfire Opal MineSagebrush Creek Road | Humboldt County |
| 41.8148, -119.0080 | Public |
| Rainbow Ridge Opal MineSagebrush Creek Road | Humboldt County |
| 41.7975, -119.0152 | Public |
| Royal Peacock Opal MineVirgin Valley Road | Humboldt County |
| 41.7861, -119.1002 | Paid / fee |
| Black Rock Desert | Pershing County | 40.8859, -119.0567 | Public |
Fire Opal in Nevada FAQ
Where can I find fire opal in Nevada?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 fire opal spots in Nevada, spread across 2 counties. The strongest concentration is in Humboldt County.
Is collecting fire opal legal in Nevada?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like fire opal is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Nevada, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best fire opal location in Nevada?+
Humboldt County has the most fire opal spots in our database for Nevada. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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