Where to Find Turquoise in Nevada
Nevada has 8 mapped collecting spots that report turquoise, spread across 6 counties. 5 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible, and 1 is a fee-dig site.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Every turquoise spot we track in Nevada
Best spotCoaldaleEsmeralda County, NevadaPublic access · Agate, Chert, Hyalite Opal +2
Crescent PeakClark County, NevadaPublic access · Turquoise, Copper, Gold +4
Walker LakeMineral County, NevadaPermission required · Agate, Chalcedony, Fossil +2- Excelsior MountainMineral County, NevadaPublic access · Wonderstone, Turquoise, Variscite
- Copper King MineEureka County, NevadaPublic access · Turquoise
- Fox MineElko County, NevadaCheck locally · Turquoise
- Royal Blue MineNye County, NevadaFee dig · Turquoise
- Sugar Loaf PeakElko County, NevadaPublic access · Turquoise
Standout turquoise spots in Nevada
Hand-picked from the full list above, 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.
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, Mineral County, and Clark County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many turquoise spots are mapped in Nevada?+
8 spots across 6 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. 5 of the 8 mapped spots here sit on land marked public, and 1 is a fee-dig operation where you pay for access and keep what you find. 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.
