Where to Find Tungsten in Nevada
10 mapped tungsten rockhounding spots in Nevada, across 8 counties. Tungsten 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 tungsten rockhounding spots in Nevada
Tungsten by county in Nevada
Counties ranked by number of tungsten spots in our database.
Every tungsten spot in Nevada
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 in Nevada FAQ
Where can I find tungsten in Nevada?+
RockHoundR tracks 10 tungsten spots in Nevada, spread across 8 counties. The strongest concentration is in Nye County.
Is collecting tungsten legal in Nevada?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like tungsten 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 tungsten location in Nevada?+
Nye County has the most tungsten spots in our database for Nevada. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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