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Where to Find Turquoise in Nevada

Nevada has 7 mapped collecting spots that report turquoise, spread across 5 counties. The largest share sits in Elko County County with 2 spots. 7 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.

Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.

Map of 7 turquoise collecting spots in Nevada

Standout turquoise spots in Nevada

Hand-picked from the full list below, with the reason each one earns a trip.

Best counties for turquoise in Nevada

Ranked by the number of mapped turquoise spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.

Every turquoise spot we track in Nevada

Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
Crescent PeakCrescent Peak RoadClark County35.4739, -115.1279Public
Fox MineHollister Mine RoadElko County41.1414, -116.6111Public
Sugar Loaf PeakElko County40.3211, -114.2572Public
CoaldaleVeterans Memorial HighwayEsmeralda County38.0299, -117.8794Public
Copper King MineHaul RoadEureka County40.8009, -116.2373Public
Excelsior MountainMineral County38.3290, -118.3391Public
Walker LakeMineral County38.7849, -118.7425Public

Before you go

Read the turquoise identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Turquoise in the encyclopedia.

Turquoise in Nevada FAQ

Where can you find turquoise in Nevada?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Elko County County, Mineral County County, and Clark County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many turquoise spots are mapped in Nevada?+
7 spots across 5 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect turquoise in Nevada?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 7 of the 7 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.

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Hunt turquoise in Nevada with the map in your pocket

RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.

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