Tonopah — Rockhounding in Nye County, Nevada

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Nye County
State: Nevada
Nearest road: Silver Circle
Postcode: 89949
Coordinates: 38.07231, -117.22254

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 Tonopah

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Tonopah FAQ

Where is Tonopah?+

Tonopah is in Nye County, Nevada, at 38.07231, -117.22254. Nearest road: Silver Circle.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Tonopah?+

Tonopah is reported to produce Copper, Gold, Lead, Silver, Platinum, Mercury, Tungsten.

Is collecting allowed at Tonopah?+

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 Tonopah?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.07231, -117.22254 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Silver Circle.

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