Tuscarora — Rockhounding in Elko County, Nevada

Tuscarora is a mapped rockhounding spot in Elko County, Nevada. Reported finds include citrine, rose quartz, wonderstone. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Elko County
State: Nevada
Nearest road: North Tuscarora Road
Coordinates: 41.31918, -116.22051

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 Tuscarora

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

Citrine
Rose Quartz
Wonderstone

Nearby rockhounding spots

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Tuscarora FAQ

Where is Tuscarora?+

Tuscarora is in Elko County, Nevada, at 41.31918, -116.22051. Nearest road: North Tuscarora Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Tuscarora?+

Tuscarora is reported to produce Citrine, Rose Quartz, Wonderstone.

Is collecting allowed at Tuscarora?+

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 Tuscarora?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.31918, -116.22051 in Google Maps. The nearest road is North Tuscarora Road.

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