Where to Find Tungsten in the United States
13 mapped tungsten spots across 3 U.S. states. Tungsten 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 tungsten across the United States, with 13 mapped spots
Top states for tungsten
States ranked by number of tungsten spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused tungsten-in-state list.
Every tungsten spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ima MinePatterson Creek Road | Lemhi County | 44.5336, -113.6923 | Public | |
| Calvert Hill MineCalvert Loop Road | Beaverhead County | 45.8489, -113.1524 | Public | |
| JardineCrevice Top Road | Park County | 45.0472, -110.5953 | Public | |
| GolcondaMidas Road | Humboldt County | 40.9429, -117.4300 | Public | |
| Bald Mountain | Lander County | 40.3956, -116.7212 | Public | |
| PiocheBurke Tunnel Road | Lincoln County | 37.9219, -114.4558 | Public | |
| Churchill ButteMicro Road | Lyon County | 39.3283, -119.2852 | Public | |
| MinaGarfield Flat Road | Mineral County | 38.3455, -118.1848 | 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 | |
| Snake RangeHendrys Creek Road | White Pine County | 39.2098, -114.0792 | Public | |
| White Pine County | White Pine County | 39.7601, -115.5180 | Public |
Tungsten rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find tungsten in the U.S.?+
Nevada, Montana, Idaho have the highest concentrations of tungsten in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many tungsten rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
13 mapped spots across 3 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect tungsten on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like tungsten 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 tungsten in the field?+
Field identification of tungsten 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 tungsten on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
