Buckskin — Rockhounding in Douglas County, Nevada

Buckskin is a mapped rockhounding spot in Douglas County, Nevada. Reported finds include copper, gold, palladium, iron. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Douglas County
State: Nevada
Nearest road: Mason Pass Road
Coordinates: 38.99251, -119.35170

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 Buckskin

Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.

Copper
Gold
Palladium
Iron

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Buckskin FAQ

Where is Buckskin?+

Buckskin is in Douglas County, Nevada, at 38.99251, -119.35170. Nearest road: Mason Pass Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Buckskin?+

Buckskin is reported to produce Copper, Gold, Palladium, Iron.

Is collecting allowed at Buckskin?+

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 Buckskin?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.99251, -119.35170 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Mason Pass Road.

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