Where to Find Mercury in the United States
11 mapped mercury spots across 2 U.S. states. Mercury is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Map showing where to find mercury across the United States, with 11 mapped spots
Top states for mercury
States ranked by number of mercury spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused mercury-in-state list.
Every mercury spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson CityBunker Hill Mine Road | — | 39.1174, -119.6747 | Public | |
| Bald Mountain | Lander County | 40.3956, -116.7212 | Public | |
| Sulphur | Lander County | 40.6025, -117.2465 | Public | |
| BeattyBroadway | Nye County | 36.9015, -116.8362 | Public | |
| GabbsBrucite Street | Nye County | 38.8658, -117.8983 | Public | |
| TonopahSilver Circle | Nye County | 38.0723, -117.2225 | Public | |
| Pershing CountyAmerican Canyon Road | Pershing County | 40.2784, -118.0935 | Public | |
| Castle Peak MineJeep Trail | Storey County | 39.4093, -119.6504 | Public | |
| Virginia CityGeiger Grade Road | Storey County | 39.3202, -119.6402 | Public | |
| White Pine County | White Pine County | 39.7601, -115.5180 | Public | |
| TerlinguaFM 170 | Brewster County | 29.3089, -103.6275 | Public |
Mercury rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find mercury in the U.S.?+
Nevada, Texas have the highest concentrations of mercury in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many mercury rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
11 mapped spots across 2 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect mercury on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like mercury is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify mercury in the field?+
Field identification of mercury comes down to color, hardness, fracture, and luster. The RockHoundR app links to geology details for each spot to help narrow down what you might be picking up.
Hunt mercury on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
