Where to Find Mercury in Nevada
10 mapped mercury rockhounding spots in Nevada, across 5 counties. Mercury 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 10 mercury rockhounding spots in Nevada
Mercury by county in Nevada
Counties ranked by number of mercury spots in our database.
Every mercury spot in Nevada
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| 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 |
Mercury in Nevada FAQ
Where can I find mercury in Nevada?+
RockHoundR tracks 10 mercury spots in Nevada, spread across 5 counties. The strongest concentration is in Nye County.
Is collecting mercury legal in Nevada?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like mercury 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 mercury location in Nevada?+
Nye County has the most mercury spots in our database for Nevada. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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