Churchill Butte — Rockhounding in Lyon County, Nevada

Churchill Butte is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lyon County, Nevada. Reported finds include tungsten. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lyon County
State: Nevada
Nearest road: Micro Road
Postcode: 89429
Coordinates: 39.32832, -119.28523

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 Churchill Butte

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Tungsten

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Churchill Butte FAQ

Where is Churchill Butte?+

Churchill Butte is in Lyon County, Nevada, at 39.32832, -119.28523. Nearest road: Micro Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Churchill Butte?+

Churchill Butte is reported to produce Tungsten.

Is collecting allowed at Churchill Butte?+

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 Churchill Butte?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.32832, -119.28523 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Micro Road.

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