Rainbow Ridge Opal Mine — Rockhounding in Humboldt County, Nevada
Rainbow Ridge Opal Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Humboldt County, Nevada. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Rainbow Ridge Opal Mine in Humboldt County, Nevada
Quick details
- Access
- Paid / fee dig
- County
- Humboldt County
- State
- Nevada
- Nearest road
- Sagebrush Creek Road
- Coordinates
- 41.79519, -119.01438
Land & collecting status
Pay-to-dig site
This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out.
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Rainbow Ridge Opal Mine.
- Rainbow Ridge Opal MineHumboldt County · 0 mi awayPrecious Opal, Black Opal, Fire Opal
- Greenfire Opal MineHumboldt County · 1 mi awayOpal, Black Opal, Fire Opal
- Virgin ValleyHumboldt County · 3 mi awayAgate, Chalcedony, Chert
- Bonanza Opal MinesHumboldt County · 4 mi away
- Royal Peacock Opal MinesHumboldt County · 4 mi away
- Royal Peacock Opal MineHumboldt County · 4 mi awayBlack Opal, Fire Opal
- Bonanza Opal MineHumboldt County · 5 mi awayOpal
- Agate PointHumboldt County · 35 mi awayAgate, Chalcedony, Chert
Rainbow Ridge Opal Mine FAQ
Where is Rainbow Ridge Opal Mine?+
Rainbow Ridge Opal Mine is in Humboldt County, Nevada, at 41.79519, -119.01438. Nearest road: Sagebrush Creek Road.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Rainbow Ridge Opal Mine?+
Rainbow Ridge Opal Mine is on the rockhounding map but no minerals are listed in our reference. Open RockHoundR to see what other rockhounds have logged.
Is collecting allowed at Rainbow Ridge Opal Mine?+
Pay-to-dig site. This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I get to Rainbow Ridge Opal Mine?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 41.79519, -119.01438 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Sagebrush Creek Road.
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