Castle Peak Mine — Rockhounding in Storey County, Nevada

Castle Peak Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Storey County, Nevada. Reported finds include mercury. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Storey County
State: Nevada
Nearest road: Jeep Trail
Coordinates: 39.40928, -119.65036

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 Castle Peak Mine

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Mercury

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Castle Peak Mine FAQ

Where is Castle Peak Mine?+

Castle Peak Mine is in Storey County, Nevada, at 39.40928, -119.65036. Nearest road: Jeep Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Castle Peak Mine?+

Castle Peak Mine is reported to produce Mercury.

Is collecting allowed at Castle Peak Mine?+

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 Castle Peak Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.40928, -119.65036 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Jeep Trail.

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