Mineral Hill: Copper & Lead Rockhounding in Eureka County, Nevada

Updated June 2026

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Eureka County
State: Nevada
Postcode: 89316
Coordinates: 39.49141, -115.98576

Geology at Mineral Hill

This spot sits on Crossbedded quartzite, siltstone, and phyllite, mapped as quartzite, siltstone, and phyllite that formed roughly 1000 to 510 million years ago. Metamorphic rock like this weathers into resistant float, and minerals that survive transport typically concentrate in nearby drainages.

Mapped unit: Crossbedded quartzite, siltstone, and phyllite
Age: 1000–510 Ma (Neoproterozoic to Early Cambrian)
Rock types: quartzite, siltstone, and phyllite
Elevation: 7,470 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 Mineral Hill

Best months: March to October. Typical highs run 82°F in midsummer and 34°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 14°F. At about 7,470 ft, snow can block access from late fall well into spring, so check conditions outside of summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, EUREKA 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 Mineral Hill

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Mineral Hill FAQ

Where is Mineral Hill?+

Mineral Hill is in Eureka County, Nevada, at 39.49141, -115.98576.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Mineral Hill?+

Mineral Hill is reported to produce Copper, Lead, Silver, Zinc.

Is collecting allowed at Mineral Hill?+

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 Mineral Hill?+

A rock hammer, gloves, and safety glasses are enough for oxidized copper ground. Look for green and blue staining on weathered rock and in old dump piles.

When is the best time to visit Mineral Hill?+

The most comfortable months at Mineral Hill are March to October. At about 7,470 ft, snow can block access from late fall well into spring, so check conditions outside of summer.

How do I get to Mineral Hill?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.49141, -115.98576 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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