Where to Find Lead in Nevada

33 mapped lead rockhounding spots in Nevada, across 13 counties. Lead is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. Nevada is one of the most spot-dense rockhounding states in the country.

Map of 33 lead rockhounding spots in Nevada

Lead by county in Nevada

Counties ranked by number of lead spots in our database.

Every lead spot in Nevada

Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
EastgateBuffalo Canyon RoadChurchill County39.2629, -117.8772Public
Silver Hill areaChurchill County39.7035, -118.2478Public
Crescent PeakCrescent Peak RoadClark County35.4739, -115.1279Public
JeanReimann RoadClark County35.8421, -115.4761Public
SearchlightCoyote Mine RoadClark County35.4969, -114.9243Public
Elko CountyElko County41.1093, -115.9811Public
BasaltGrand Army of the Republic HighwayEsmeralda County38.0048, -118.2187Public
Esmerelda CountyWeepah RoadEsmeralda County37.8913, -117.5281Public
GoldfieldEsmeralda County37.7087, -117.2227Public
Lone MountainCrow Springs RoadEsmeralda County38.0718, -117.4847Public
TokopCat TrailEsmeralda County37.3038, -117.2534Public
EurekaSpring Valley RoadEureka County39.5004, -115.9936Public
Mineral HillEureka County39.4914, -115.9858Public
Mt. HopePony Express TrailEureka County39.7880, -116.1663Public
GolcondaMidas RoadHumboldt County40.9429, -117.4300Public
McDermittCordero Mine RoadHumboldt County41.9186, -117.8127Public
WinnemuccaRailroad Canyon Access RoadHumboldt County40.9340, -117.6572Public
AustinBig Creek RoadLander County39.4873, -117.0831Public
Battle MountainCopper Canyon RoadLander County40.5326, -117.1152Public
SulphurLander County40.6025, -117.2465Public
CalienteGreat Basin HighwayLincoln County37.6916, -114.5241Public
PiocheBurke Tunnel RoadLincoln County37.9219, -114.4558Public
MinaGarfield Flat RoadMineral County38.3455, -118.1848Public
ThorneOld State Route 839Mineral County38.6189, -118.5064Public
BeattyBroadwayNye County36.9015, -116.8362Public
Broken HillsQuartz Mountain RoadNye County39.0453, -117.9758Public
GabbsBrucite StreetNye County38.8658, -117.8983Public
Las Vegas (lead area)Johnnie Mine RoadNye County36.4628, -116.0490Public
TonopahSilver CircleNye County38.0723, -117.2225Public
Humboldt Lake Area Mining DistrictReservation RoadPershing County40.0806, -118.3871Public
Pershing CountyAmerican Canyon RoadPershing County40.2784, -118.0935Public
Virginia CityGeiger Grade RoadStorey County39.3202, -119.6402Public
White Pine CountyWhite Pine County39.7601, -115.5180Public

Lead in Nevada FAQ

Where can I find lead in Nevada?+
RockHoundR tracks 33 lead spots in Nevada, spread across 13 counties. The strongest concentration is in Esmeralda County.
Is collecting lead legal in Nevada?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like lead 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 lead location in Nevada?+
Esmeralda County has the most lead spots in our database for Nevada. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.

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