Aurora Ghost Town — Rockhounding in Mineral County, Nevada

Aurora Ghost Town is a mapped rockhounding spot in Mineral County, Nevada. Reported finds include jasper, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Mineral County
State: Nevada
Nearest road: Aurora Road
Coordinates: 38.28833, -118.90171

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 Aurora Ghost Town

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Aurora Ghost Town FAQ

Where is Aurora Ghost Town?+

Aurora Ghost Town is in Mineral County, Nevada, at 38.28833, -118.90171. Nearest road: Aurora Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Aurora Ghost Town?+

Aurora Ghost Town is reported to produce Jasper, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Aurora Ghost Town?+

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 Aurora Ghost Town?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.28833, -118.90171 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Aurora Road.

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