Golconda (petrified area) — Rockhounding in Humboldt County, Nevada
Golconda (petrified area) is a mapped rockhounding spot in Humboldt County, Nevada. Reported finds include chalcedony, petrified wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Golconda (petrified area) in Humboldt County, Nevada
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Humboldt County
- State
- Nevada
- Nearest road
- Eden Valley Road
- Coordinates
- 40.97870, -117.48338
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 Golconda (petrified area)
Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Golconda (petrified area).
- GolcondaHumboldt County · 4 mi awayGold, Copper, Iron
- WinnemuccaHumboldt County · 10 mi awayCopper, Gold, Silver
- SulphurLander County · 29 mi awayAntimony, Copper, Mercury
- Battle MountainLander County · 36 mi awayArsenic, Copper, Gold
- Paradise ValleyHumboldt County · 41 mi awayGold, Platinum, Silver
- Silver Cloud MineElko County · 45 mi awayCinnabar
- Fox MineElko County · 47 mi awayTurquoise
- Star PeakPershing County · 47 mi awayGeodes, Nodules
Golconda (petrified area) FAQ
Where is Golconda (petrified area)?+
What rocks and minerals can you find at Golconda (petrified area)?+
Is collecting allowed at Golconda (petrified area)?+
How do I get to Golconda (petrified area)?+
More rockhounding in Nevada
See all 118 Nevada spots →Open Golconda (petrified area) on the map
Use the RockHoundR app for live land overlays, weather, geology, directions, and saved finds.
