Where to Find Turquoise in Nevada
7 mapped turquoise rockhounding spots in Nevada, across 5 counties. Turquoise 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 7 turquoise rockhounding spots in Nevada
Turquoise by county in Nevada
Counties ranked by number of turquoise spots in our database.
Every turquoise spot in Nevada
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent PeakCrescent Peak Road | Clark County | 35.4739, -115.1279 | Public | |
| Fox MineHollister Mine Road | Elko County | 41.1414, -116.6111 | Public | |
| Sugar Loaf Peak | Elko County | 40.3211, -114.2572 | Public | |
| CoaldaleVeterans Memorial Highway | Esmeralda County | 38.0299, -117.8794 | Public | |
| Copper King MineHaul Road | Eureka County | 40.8009, -116.2373 | Public | |
| Excelsior Mountain | Mineral County | 38.3290, -118.3391 | Public | |
| Walker Lake | Mineral County | 38.7849, -118.7425 | Public |
Turquoise in Nevada FAQ
Where can I find turquoise in Nevada?+
RockHoundR tracks 7 turquoise spots in Nevada, spread across 5 counties. The strongest concentration is in Elko County.
Is collecting turquoise legal in Nevada?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like turquoise 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 turquoise location in Nevada?+
Elko County has the most turquoise spots in our database for Nevada. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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