Gold Butte — Rockhounding in Clark County, Nevada

Gold Butte is a mapped rockhounding spot in Clark County, Nevada. Reported finds include copper, gold, silver, zinc. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Clark County
State: Nevada
Nearest road: Radio Crystal Mine Trail
Coordinates: 36.27571, -114.18687

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.

Found at Gold Butte

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Gold Butte FAQ

Where is Gold Butte?+

Gold Butte is in Clark County, Nevada, at 36.27571, -114.18687. Nearest road: Radio Crystal Mine Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Gold Butte?+

Gold Butte is reported to produce Copper, Gold, Silver, Zinc.

Is collecting allowed at Gold Butte?+

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 Gold Butte?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.27571, -114.18687 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Radio Crystal Mine Trail.

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