Star Peak — Rockhounding in Pershing County, Nevada
Star Peak is a mapped rockhounding spot in Pershing County, Nevada. Reported finds include geodes, nodules. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Star Peak in Pershing County, Nevada
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Pershing County
- State
- Nevada
- Coordinates
- 40.52062, -118.15211
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Star Peak.
- Lincoln HillPershing County · 16 mi awayBlue Dumortierite, Pink Dumortierite
- Pershing CountyPershing County · 17 mi awayAntimony, Copper, Gold
- Humboldt Lake Area Mining DistrictPershing County · 33 mi awayAntimony, Lead, Silver
- WinnemuccaHumboldt County · 39 mi awayCopper, Gold, Silver
- White Cloud Canyon areaChurchill County · 47 mi awayCopper, Iron, Silver
- Golconda (petrified area)Humboldt County · 47 mi awayChalcedony, Petrified Wood
- GolcondaHumboldt County · 48 mi awayGold, Copper, Iron
- SulphurLander County · 48 mi awayAntimony, Copper, Mercury
Star Peak FAQ
Where is Star Peak?+
Star Peak is in Pershing County, Nevada, at 40.52062, -118.15211.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Star Peak?+
Star Peak is reported to produce Geodes, Nodules.
Is collecting allowed at Star Peak?+
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 Star Peak?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 40.52062, -118.15211 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.
