Scotty’s Junction — Rockhounding in Nye County, Nevada

Scotty’s Junction is a mapped rockhounding spot in Nye County, Nevada. Reported finds include arrowheads, obsidian, apache tears, pumice. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Nye County
State: Nevada
Coordinates: 37.23291, -116.97612

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 Scotty’s Junction

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

Arrowheads
Obsidian
Apache Tears
Pumice

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Scotty’s Junction.

Scotty’s Junction FAQ

Where is Scotty’s Junction?+

Scotty’s Junction is in Nye County, Nevada, at 37.23291, -116.97612.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Scotty’s Junction?+

Scotty’s Junction is reported to produce Arrowheads, Obsidian, Apache Tears, Pumice.

Is collecting allowed at Scotty’s Junction?+

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 Scotty’s Junction?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.23291, -116.97612 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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