Crescent Peak: Gold Prospecting in Clark County, Nevada

Updated June 2026

Crescent Peak is a mapped rockhounding spot in Clark County, Nevada. Reported finds include turquoise, copper, gold, lead, molybdenum, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Clark County
State: Nevada
Nearest road: Crescent Peak Road
Coordinates: 35.47391, -115.12787

Geology at Crescent Peak

This spot sits on Felsic phaneritic intrusive rocks, mapped as granodiorite and granite that formed roughly 145 to 66 million years ago. Gold in granitic terrain like this is typically tied to quartz veins along contacts and shear zones, with placer color in the streams that drain them.

Mapped unit: Felsic phaneritic intrusive rocks
Age: 145–66 Ma (Cretaceous)
Rock types: granodiorite and granite
Elevation: 5,520 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 Crescent Peak

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 47°F in winter to 90°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, SEARCHLIGHT station (12 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 Crescent Peak

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Crescent Peak.

Across the state line from Crescent Peak

Crescent Peak is close enough to the Nevada border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Crescent Peak FAQ

Where is Crescent Peak?+

Crescent Peak is in Clark County, Nevada, at 35.47391, -115.12787. Nearest road: Crescent Peak Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Crescent Peak?+

Crescent Peak is reported to produce Turquoise, Copper, Gold, Lead, Molybdenum, Silver, Vanadium.

Is collecting allowed at Crescent 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.

What tools should I bring to Crescent Peak?+

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 Crescent Peak?+

Crescent Peak is workable year-round.

How do I get to Crescent Peak?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.47391, -115.12787 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Crescent Peak Road.

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