Where to Find Manganese in Nevada
Nevada has 6 mapped collecting spots that report manganese, spread across 5 counties. The largest share sits in Lincoln County with 2 spots. 5 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Every manganese spot we track in Nevada
Best spotGoldfieldEsmeralda County, NevadaPublic access · Alum, Pyrite, Quartz +6
White Pine CountyWhite Pine County, NevadaCheck locally · Copper, Mercury, Platinum +5
GolcondaHumboldt County, NevadaPublic access · Gold, Copper, Iron +4- PiocheLincoln County, NevadaPublic access · Copper, Gold, Lead +4
- CalienteLincoln County, NevadaPublic access · Gold, Silver, Lead +2
- Black MountainClark County, NevadaPublic access · Iron, Manganese
Standout manganese spots in Nevada
Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for manganese in Nevada
Ranked by the number of mapped manganese spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Manganese in Nevada FAQ
Where can you find manganese in Nevada?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Lincoln County, Clark County, and Esmeralda County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many manganese spots are mapped in Nevada?+
6 spots across 5 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 manganese 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. 5 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 manganese 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.
