Thorne — Rockhounding in Mineral County, Nevada

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Mineral County
State: Nevada
Nearest road: Old State Route 839
Coordinates: 38.61894, -118.50645

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.

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Thorne FAQ

Where is Thorne?+

Thorne is in Mineral County, Nevada, at 38.61894, -118.50645. Nearest road: Old State Route 839.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Thorne?+

Thorne is reported to produce Gold, Lead, Silver, Thulite.

Is collecting allowed at Thorne?+

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 Thorne?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.61894, -118.50645 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Old State Route 839.

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