Sulphur: Antimony & Copper Rockhounding in Lander County, Nevada

Updated June 2026

Sulphur is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lander County, Nevada. Reported finds include antimony, copper, mercury, gold, lead, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lander County
State: Nevada
Coordinates: 40.60250, -117.24648

Geology at Sulphur

This spot sits on Golconda Terrane - Basinal, volcanogenic, terrigenous clastic, and minor carbonate rocks, mapped as siliciclastic and volcanic that formed roughly 385 to 250 million years ago. Gold in volcanic terrain like this is usually tied to old vein systems and the gravels that drain them, so nearby washes tend to carry the color.

Mapped unit: Golconda Terrane - Basinal, volcanogenic, terrigenous clastic, and minor carbonate rocks
Age: 385–250 Ma (Late Devonian to Permian)
Rock types: siliciclastic and volcanic
Elevation: 5,640 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 Sulphur

Best months: February to June. Typical highs run 95°F in midsummer and 42°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 18°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, BATTLE MOUNTAIN 4SE station (19 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 Sulphur

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Sulphur FAQ

Where is Sulphur?+

Sulphur is in Lander County, Nevada, at 40.60250, -117.24648.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Sulphur?+

Sulphur is reported to produce Antimony, Copper, Mercury, Gold, Lead, Silver.

Is collecting allowed at Sulphur?+

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 Sulphur?+

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 Sulphur?+

The most comfortable months at Sulphur are February to June. Summer heat here is intense, so carry more water than you think you need and work the early morning.

How do I get to Sulphur?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.60250, -117.24648 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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