Rock Hill — Rockhounding in Esmeralda County, Nevada

Rock Hill is a mapped rockhounding spot in Esmeralda County, Nevada. Reported finds include variscite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Esmeralda County
State: Nevada
Nearest road: 3
Coordinates: 38.14997, -117.94952

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 Rock Hill

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Variscite

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Rock Hill FAQ

Where is Rock Hill?+

Rock Hill is in Esmeralda County, Nevada, at 38.14997, -117.94952. Nearest road: 3.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Rock Hill?+

Rock Hill is reported to produce Variscite.

Is collecting allowed at Rock Hill?+

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 Rock Hill?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.14997, -117.94952 in Google Maps. The nearest road is 3.

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