Mina — Rockhounding in Mineral County, Nevada

Mina is a mapped rockhounding spot in Mineral County, Nevada. Reported finds include copper, gold, lead, magnesium, silver, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Mineral County
State: Nevada
Nearest road: Garfield Flat Road
Coordinates: 38.34547, -118.18479

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 Mina

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Mina FAQ

Where is Mina?+

Mina is in Mineral County, Nevada, at 38.34547, -118.18479. Nearest road: Garfield Flat Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Mina?+

Mina is reported to produce Copper, Gold, Lead, Magnesium, Silver, Tungsten.

Is collecting allowed at Mina?+

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 Mina?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.34547, -118.18479 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Garfield Flat Road.

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