Montezuma Peak — Rockhounding in Esmeralda County, Nevada
Montezuma Peak is a mapped rockhounding spot in Esmeralda County, Nevada. Reported finds include chalcedony, chert, jasper, quartz, obsidian, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Montezuma Peak in Esmeralda County, Nevada
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Esmeralda County
- State
- Nevada
- Coordinates
- 37.66257, -117.36111
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.
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Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Montezuma Peak.
- GoldfieldEsmeralda County · 8 mi awayAlum, Pyrite, Quartz
- Alkali Flat Hot SpringEsmeralda County · 11 mi awayCalcium, Magnesium Carbonates, Halite
- Esmerelda CountyEsmeralda County · 18 mi awayGold, Lead, Platinum
- TokopEsmeralda County · 25 mi awayCopper, Gold, Lead
- Gold MountainEsmeralda County · 28 mi awayCitrine, Quartz
- Lone MountainEsmeralda County · 29 mi awayCopper, Gold, Lead
- TonopahNye County · 29 mi awayCopper, Gold, Lead
- Veterans Memorial HighwayEsmeralda County · 34 mi awayAgate, Petrified Wood, Chalcedony
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