White Lake — Rockhounding in Washoe County, Nevada

White Lake is a mapped rockhounding spot in Washoe County, Nevada. Reported finds include chrysocolla, malachite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Washoe County
State: Nevada
Nearest road: White Lake Parkway
Postcode: 89508
Coordinates: 39.64797, -119.95693

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 White Lake

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White Lake FAQ

Where is White Lake?+

White Lake is in Washoe County, Nevada, at 39.64797, -119.95693. Nearest road: White Lake Parkway.

What rocks and minerals can you find at White Lake?+

White Lake is reported to produce Chrysocolla, Malachite.

Is collecting allowed at White Lake?+

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 White Lake?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.64797, -119.95693 in Google Maps. The nearest road is White Lake Parkway.

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