Fox Mine — Rockhounding in Elko County, Nevada

Fox Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Elko County, Nevada. Reported finds include turquoise. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Elko County
State: Nevada
Nearest road: Hollister Mine Road
Coordinates: 41.14145, -116.61111

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 Fox Mine

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Turquoise

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Fox Mine FAQ

Where is Fox Mine?+

Fox Mine is in Elko County, Nevada, at 41.14145, -116.61111. Nearest road: Hollister Mine Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Fox Mine?+

Fox Mine is reported to produce Turquoise.

Is collecting allowed at Fox Mine?+

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 Fox Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.14145, -116.61111 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Hollister Mine Road.

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