Nelson — Rockhounding in Clark County, Nevada

Nelson is a mapped rockhounding spot in Clark County, Nevada. Reported finds include almandine garnet. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Clark County
State: Nevada
Nearest road: Placer Cove Road
Coordinates: 35.70759, -114.70841

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 Nelson

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Almandine Garnet

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Nelson FAQ

Where is Nelson?+

Nelson is in Clark County, Nevada, at 35.70759, -114.70841. Nearest road: Placer Cove Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Nelson?+

Nelson is reported to produce Almandine Garnet.

Is collecting allowed at Nelson?+

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 Nelson?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.70759, -114.70841 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Placer Cove Road.

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