Singatse Mountains: Chalcanthite & Bluestone Rockhounding in Lyon County, Nevada

Updated June 2026

Singatse Mountains is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lyon County, Nevada. Reported finds include chalcanthite, bluestone. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lyon County
State: Nevada
Nearest road: Ann Mason Pass
Coordinates: 38.98664, -119.22683

Geology at Singatse Mountains

This spot sits on Phaneritic intrusive rocks, mapped as quartz monzonite and quartz diorite that formed roughly 200 to 145 million years ago. Plutonic rock like this weathers slowly into grus and boulders, and the most productive collecting is typically in weathered zones and drainages.

Mapped unit: Phaneritic intrusive rocks
Age: 200–145 Ma (Jurassic)
Rock types: quartz monzonite and quartz diorite
Elevation: 5,140 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 Singatse Mountains

Best months: February to June. Typical highs run 91°F in midsummer and 43°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 20°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, YERINGTON station (4 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 Singatse Mountains

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Singatse Mountains FAQ

Where is Singatse Mountains?+

Singatse Mountains is in Lyon County, Nevada, at 38.98664, -119.22683. Nearest road: Ann Mason Pass.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Singatse Mountains?+

Singatse Mountains is reported to produce Chalcanthite, Bluestone.

Is collecting allowed at Singatse Mountains?+

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 Singatse Mountains?+

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 Singatse Mountains?+

The most comfortable months at Singatse Mountains are February to June.

How do I get to Singatse Mountains?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.98664, -119.22683 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Ann Mason Pass.

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