Gass Peak: Gold Prospecting in Clark County, Nevada

Updated June 2026

Gass Peak is a mapped rockhounding spot in Clark County, Nevada. Reported finds include gold, silver, zinc. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County: Clark County
State: Nevada
Nearest road: June Bug Mine Road
Coordinates: 36.36909, -115.17229

Geology at Gass Peak

This spot sits on ground mapped as Monte Cristo Group that formed roughly 360 to 325 million years ago. Placer gold, where present, typically concentrates in the gravels and washes that drain ground like this.

Mapped unit: Monte Cristo Group
Age: 360–325 Ma (Early Mississippian to Late Mississippian)
Elevation: 3,360 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 Gass Peak

Best months: October to May. Typical highs run 100°F in midsummer and 56°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 33°F. Summer heat here is intense, so carry more water than you think you need and work the early morning.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, N LAS VEGAS station (10 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Land & collecting status

Permission required before collecting

Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization.

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 Gass Peak

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Gass Peak

Gass 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.

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Gass Peak FAQ

Where is Gass Peak?+

Gass Peak is in Clark County, Nevada, at 36.36909, -115.17229. Nearest road: June Bug Mine Road.

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

Gass Peak is reported to produce Gold, Silver, Zinc.

Is collecting allowed at Gass Peak?+

Permission required before collecting. Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Gass 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 Gass Peak?+

The most comfortable months at Gass Peak are October to May. Summer heat here is intense, so carry more water than you think you need and work the early morning.

How do I get to Gass Peak?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.36909, -115.17229 in Google Maps. The nearest road is June Bug Mine Road.

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