Where to Find Platinum
28 mapped platinum spots across 7 regions in 2 countries. Pick a region for its local guide, or browse every spot below. Platinum is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Every mapped platinum spot
JeanClark County, NevadaCheck locally · Hydrozincite, Antimony, Cobalt +9
Battle MountainLander County, NevadaPublic access · Arsenic, Copper, Gold +5- BeattyNye County, NevadaPublic access · Cinnabar, Opalite, Copper +5
- Pershing CountyPershing County, NevadaPublic access · Antimony, Copper, Gold +5
- White Pine CountyWhite Pine County, NevadaCheck locally · Copper, Mercury, Platinum +5
- TonopahNye County, NevadaPublic access · Copper, Gold, Lead +4
- Elko CountyElko County, NevadaPublic access · Copper, Gold, Lead +3
- WinnemuccaHumboldt County, NevadaPublic access · Copper, Gold, Silver +3
- Bald MountainLander County, NevadaCheck locally · Copper, Mercury, Platinum +2
- Esmerelda CountyEsmeralda County, NevadaPublic access · Gold, Lead, Platinum +2
- TokopEsmeralda County, NevadaPublic access · Copper, Gold, Lead +2
- Brown MountainBurke County, North CarolinaPublic access · Albite, Fluorite, Gold +1
- GenoaDouglas County, NevadaPublic access · Copper, Gold, Silver +1
- Gold CreekElko County, NevadaPublic access · Gold, Platinum, Silver
- Hollands CreekRutherford County, North CarolinaPublic access · Diamond, Platinum, Blue Quartz
- Paradise ValleyHumboldt County, NevadaPublic access · Gold, Platinum, Silver
- Prospector's Point (Devon)Parkland County, AlbertaPublic access · Gold, Platinum, Petrified Wood
- Sandy Level ChurchRutherford County, North CarolinaPublic access · Gold, Platinum, Diamond
- Shi Shi BeachClallam County, WashingtonPublic access · Gold, Iridosmine, Platinum
- Silver CityLyon County, NevadaPublic access · Gold, Iron, Platinum
- Willow Creek near OrovadaHumboldt County, NevadaPublic access · Gold, Platinum, Silver
- Emily Murphy ParkAlbertaPublic access · Gold, Platinum
- Gold Bar Creek MouthAlbertaPublic access · Gold, Platinum
- HiteGarfield County, UtahPermission required · Gold, Platinum
- Mt. SiegelDouglas County, NevadaPublic access · Gold, Platinum
- Princeton Panning ReserveRegional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, British ColumbiaPublic access · Gold, Platinum
- Terwillegar ParkAlbertaPublic access · Gold, Platinum
- Port OrfordCurry County, OregonPublic access · Platinum
Top regions for platinum
United States
23 spots · 5 regionsCanada
5 spots · 2 regionsPlatinum rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find platinum?+
Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon have the highest concentrations of platinum in this list. Quality and access vary by area, so open the linked region pages for a detailed view.
How many platinum rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
28 mapped spots across 7 regions in 2 countries. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect platinum on public land?+
In the U.S., casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like platinum 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. Rules differ by country and region, so always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify platinum in the field?+
Field identification of platinum 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 platinum on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
