Silver Hill area: Gold Prospecting in Churchill County, Nevada

Updated June 2026

Silver Hill area is a mapped rockhounding spot in Churchill County, Nevada. Reported finds include copper, gold, lead, silver. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Churchill County
State: Nevada
Coordinates: 39.70354, -118.24785

Geology at Silver Hill area

This spot sits on Jungo Terrane - Turbiditic, fine-grained, terrigenous clastic rocks, mapped as siliciclastic that formed roughly 225 to 160 million years ago. In sedimentary country like this, any placer gold is typically recycled from older gravels, concentrating again in modern stream beds.

Mapped unit: Jungo Terrane - Turbiditic, fine-grained, terrigenous clastic rocks
Age: 225–160 Ma (Late Triassic to Middle Jurassic)
Rock types: siliciclastic
Elevation: 7,190 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Silver Hill area

Best months: March to October. Typical highs run 84°F in midsummer and 32°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 7°F. At about 7,190 ft, snow can block access from late fall well into spring, so check conditions outside of summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, LOVELOCK DERBY FLD AP station (30 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

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.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

BLM Nevada, Recreation
Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology
Royal Peacock Opal Mine (fee-dig operator)
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Silver Hill area

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Silver Hill area FAQ

Where is Silver Hill area?+

Silver Hill area is in Churchill County, Nevada, at 39.70354, -118.24785.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Silver Hill area?+

Silver Hill area is reported to produce Copper, Gold, Lead, Silver.

Is collecting allowed at Silver Hill area?+

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.

What tools should I bring to Silver Hill area?+

A gold pan, a classifier screen, a small shovel, and a snuffer bottle cover the basics. Motorized equipment and sluices fall under separate rules in most states, so start with hand tools.

When is the best time to visit Silver Hill area?+

The most comfortable months at Silver Hill area are March to October. At about 7,190 ft, snow can block access from late fall well into spring, so check conditions outside of summer.

How do I get to Silver Hill area?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.70354, -118.24785 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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