Agate Point: Agate & Chalcedony Rockhounding in Humboldt County, Nevada

Updated June 2026

Agate Point is a mapped rockhounding spot in Humboldt County, Nevada. Reported finds include agate, chalcedony, chert, flint, jasper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Humboldt County
State: Nevada
Coordinates: 41.75042, -118.33574

Geology at Agate Point

This spot sits on Younger silicic ash flow tuffs, mapped as volcanic that formed roughly 23 to 5 million years ago. Volcanic ground like this is where agate, jasper, and other chalcedony typically form, filling old gas pockets and fracture seams in the flow rock.

Mapped unit: Younger silicic ash flow tuffs
Age: 23–5 Ma (Miocene)
Rock types: volcanic
Elevation: 6,720 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 Agate Point

Best months: March to October. Typical highs run 81°F in midsummer and 29°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 8°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, KINGS RVR VLY - OROVADA 26NW station (6 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 Agate Point

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Agate Point

Agate Point 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.

Agate Point FAQ

Where is Agate Point?+

Agate Point is in Humboldt County, Nevada, at 41.75042, -118.33574.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Agate Point?+

Agate Point is reported to produce Agate, Chalcedony, Chert, Flint, Jasper.

Is collecting allowed at Agate Point?+

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 Agate Point?+

Most agate and jasper is surface float: bring a spray bottle, a pick or small shovel, and a sturdy bag. Wet stones show their banding and translucence.

When is the best time to visit Agate Point?+

The most comfortable months at Agate Point are March to October.

How do I get to Agate Point?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.75042, -118.33574 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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