Sand Springs — Rockhounding in Churchill County, Nevada
Sand Springs is a mapped rockhounding spot in Churchill County, Nevada. Reported finds include gold, silver. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Sand Springs in Churchill County, Nevada
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Churchill County
- State
- Nevada
- Nearest road
- Austin Highway
- Coordinates
- 39.26903, -118.34834
Land & collecting status
Generally open to casual rockhounding
Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.
Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Sand Springs.
- EastgateChurchill County · 25 mi awayGold, Lead, Silver
- Broken HillsNye County · 25 mi awayGold, Lead, Silver
- Silver Hill areaChurchill County · 30 mi awayCopper, Gold, Lead
- GabbsNye County · 37 mi awayCopper, Gold, Silver
- Stokes Mine near GabbsNye County · 38 mi awayIron
- Lahontan ReservoirChurchill County · 39 mi awayAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Walker LakeMineral County · 40 mi awayAgate, Chalcedony, Fossils
- White Cloud Canyon areaChurchill County · 41 mi awayCopper, Iron, Silver
Sand Springs FAQ
Where is Sand Springs?+
Sand Springs is in Churchill County, Nevada, at 39.26903, -118.34834. Nearest road: Austin Highway.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Sand Springs?+
Sand Springs is reported to produce Gold, Silver.
Is collecting allowed at Sand Springs?+
Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I get to Sand Springs?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 39.26903, -118.34834 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Austin Highway.
