Excelsior Mountain — Rockhounding in Mineral County, Nevada
Excelsior Mountain is a mapped rockhounding spot in Mineral County, Nevada. Reported finds include wonderstone, turquoise, variscite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Excelsior Mountain in Mineral County, Nevada
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Mineral County
- State
- Nevada
- Coordinates
- 38.32903, -118.33908
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Excelsior Mountain.
- MinaMineral County · 8 mi awayCopper, Gold, Lead
- LuningMineral County · 17 mi awayAzurite, Malachite
- ThorneMineral County · 22 mi awayGold, Lead, Silver
- BasaltEsmeralda County · 23 mi awayCopper, Gold, Lead
- Rock HillEsmeralda County · 24 mi awayVariscite
- AuroraMineral County · 30 mi awayGold, Silver
- Aurora Ghost TownMineral County · 31 mi awayJasper, Quartz
- CoaldaleEsmeralda County · 32 mi awayAgate, Chert, Hyalite Opal
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