Where to Find Iron in Nevada
Nevada has 6 mapped collecting spots that report iron, spread across 6 counties. 6 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Every iron spot we track in Nevada
GolcondaHumboldt County, NevadaPublic access · Gold, Copper, Iron +4- BuckskinDouglas County, NevadaPublic access · Copper, Gold, Palladium +1
- White Cloud Canyon areaChurchill County, NevadaPublic access · Copper, Iron, Silver +1
- Silver CityLyon County, NevadaPublic access · Gold, Iron, Platinum
- Black MountainClark County, NevadaPublic access · Iron, Manganese
- Stokes Mine near GabbsNye County, NevadaPublic access · Iron
Best counties for iron in Nevada
Ranked by the number of mapped iron spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Iron in Nevada FAQ
Where can you find iron in Nevada?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Churchill County, Clark County, and Douglas County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many iron spots are mapped in Nevada?+
6 spots across 6 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 iron 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. 6 of the 6 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt iron in Nevada with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
