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Las Vegas Wash: Amethyst Rockhounding in Clark County, Nevada

Updated June 2026

Las Vegas Wash is a mapped rockhounding spot in Clark County, Nevada. Reported finds include amethyst. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing Las Vegas Wash in Clark County, Nevada

Quick details

Access
Public area
State
Nevada
Nearest road
Wetlands Park - North Loop Trail
Postcode
89011

Geology at Las Vegas Wash

This spot sits on ground mapped as Young alluvium that formed within roughly the last 12,000 years. Loose deposits like these are float-collecting ground: erosion keeps moving durable rocks and minerals into gravel bars, cutbanks, and washes.

Mapped unit
Young alluvium
Age
< 1 Ma (Holocene)
Elevation
1,450 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 Las Vegas Wash

Best months: October to April. Typical highs run 108°F in midsummer and 60°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 41°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, ALAN BIBLE VISITOR CTR station (10 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:

Found at Las Vegas Wash

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Las Vegas Wash

Las Vegas Wash 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.

Las Vegas Wash FAQ

Where is Las Vegas Wash?+
Las Vegas Wash is in Clark County, Nevada, at 36.10251, -114.93883. Nearest road: Wetlands Park - North Loop Trail.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Las Vegas Wash?+
Las Vegas Wash is reported to produce Amethyst.
Is collecting allowed at Las Vegas Wash?+
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 Las Vegas Wash?+
A rock hammer, a small pry bar, gloves, and safety glasses cover most crystal ground. A screen helps in loose pocket soil, and newspaper protects points on the way out.
When is the best time to visit Las Vegas Wash?+
The most comfortable months at Las Vegas Wash are October to April. Summer heat here is intense, so carry more water than you think you need and work the early morning.
How do I get to Las Vegas Wash?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 36.10251, -114.93883 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Wetlands Park - North Loop Trail.

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