Lander County — Rockhounding in Lander County, Nevada

Lander County is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lander County, Nevada. Reported finds include chalcedony, jasper, opal, opalite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lander County
State: Nevada
Nearest road: Battle Mountain Road
Coordinates: 39.88576, -117.11302

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 Lander County

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Lander County FAQ

Where is Lander County?+

Lander County is in Lander County, Nevada, at 39.88576, -117.11302. Nearest road: Battle Mountain Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Lander County?+

Lander County is reported to produce Chalcedony, Jasper, Opal, Opalite.

Is collecting allowed at Lander County?+

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 Lander County?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.88576, -117.11302 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Battle Mountain Road.

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