Silver City — Rockhounding in Lyon County, Nevada

Silver City is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lyon County, Nevada. Reported finds include gold, iron, platinum. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lyon County
State: Nevada
Nearest road: Industrial Parkway
Postcode: 89428
Coordinates: 39.25349, -119.65919

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 Silver City

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Silver City FAQ

Where is Silver City?+

Silver City is in Lyon County, Nevada, at 39.25349, -119.65919. Nearest road: Industrial Parkway.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Silver City?+

Silver City is reported to produce Gold, Iron, Platinum.

Is collecting allowed at Silver City?+

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 Silver City?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.25349, -119.65919 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Industrial Parkway.

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