Panaca: Chalcedony & Chert Rockhounding in Lincoln County, Nevada

Updated June 2026

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lincoln County
State: Nevada
Nearest road: Uvada Road
Postcode: 89042
Coordinates: 37.76052, -114.36740

Geology at Panaca

This spot sits on Alluvium, undifferentiated, mapped as coarse alluvium and fine alluvium that formed within roughly the last 3 million years. Gravels like these concentrate whatever survives the river: agate, jasper, and other tough silica typically show up as rounded, waxy stones.

Mapped unit: Alluvium, undifferentiated
Age: 3 Ma to present (Pleistocene to Holocene)
Rock types: coarse alluvium and fine alluvium
Elevation: 4,860 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 Panaca

Best months: September to June. Typical highs run 93°F in midsummer and 46°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 19°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, CATHEDRAL GORGE SP station (4 mi away).

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 Panaca

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Panaca.

Across the state line from Panaca

Panaca 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.

Panaca FAQ

Where is Panaca?+

Panaca is in Lincoln County, Nevada, at 37.76052, -114.36740. Nearest road: Uvada Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Panaca?+

Panaca is reported to produce Chalcedony, Chert, Flint.

Is collecting allowed at Panaca?+

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 Panaca?+

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 Panaca?+

The most comfortable months at Panaca are September to June.

How do I get to Panaca?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.76052, -114.36740 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Uvada Road.

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