Lone Mountain — Rockhounding in Esmeralda County, Nevada

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Esmeralda County
State: Nevada
Nearest road: Crow Springs Road
Coordinates: 38.07183, -117.48474

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 Lone Mountain

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Lone Mountain FAQ

Where is Lone Mountain?+

Lone Mountain is in Esmeralda County, Nevada, at 38.07183, -117.48474. Nearest road: Crow Springs Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Lone Mountain?+

Lone Mountain is reported to produce Copper, Gold, Lead, Silver, Zinc.

Is collecting allowed at Lone Mountain?+

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 Lone Mountain?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.07183, -117.48474 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Crow Springs Road.

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