San Antonio Mountains — Rockhounding in Nye County, Nevada

San Antonio Mountains is a mapped rockhounding spot in Nye County, Nevada. Reported finds include jade, petrified wood, wonderstone. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Nye County
State: Nevada
Coordinates: 38.25194, -117.19741

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 San Antonio Mountains

Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.

Jade
Petrified Wood
Wonderstone

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San Antonio Mountains FAQ

Where is San Antonio Mountains?+

San Antonio Mountains is in Nye County, Nevada, at 38.25194, -117.19741.

What rocks and minerals can you find at San Antonio Mountains?+

San Antonio Mountains is reported to produce Jade, Petrified Wood, Wonderstone.

Is collecting allowed at San Antonio Mountains?+

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 San Antonio Mountains?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.25194, -117.19741 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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