Beowawe: Cinnabar Rockhounding in Eureka County, Nevada

Updated June 2026

Beowawe is a mapped rockhounding spot in Eureka County, Nevada. Reported finds include cinnabar. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Eureka County
State: Nevada
Nearest road: Beacon Light Road
Coordinates: 40.57671, -116.51529

Geology at Beowawe

This spot sits on Andesite and basalt flows, mapped as andesite and basalt that formed roughly 34 to 5 million years ago. Volcanic ground like this weathers into rocky slopes and float, and fresh exposures in cuts and drainages are usually the most productive places to look.

Mapped unit: Andesite and basalt flows
Age: 34–5 Ma (Oligocene to Miocene)
Rock types: andesite and basalt
Elevation: 4,980 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 Beowawe

Best months: February to June. Typical highs run 93°F in midsummer and 39°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 15°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, BEOWAWE station (2 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 Beowawe

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

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Beowawe FAQ

Where is Beowawe?+

Beowawe is in Eureka County, Nevada, at 40.57671, -116.51529. Nearest road: Beacon Light Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Beowawe?+

Beowawe is reported to produce Cinnabar.

Is collecting allowed at Beowawe?+

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 Beowawe?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, safety glasses, and a collecting bag cover the basics here. Add a spray bottle: wet rock shows color and pattern that dry rock hides.

When is the best time to visit Beowawe?+

The most comfortable months at Beowawe are February to June.

How do I get to Beowawe?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.57671, -116.51529 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Beacon Light Road.

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