Rockhounding in Nye County, Nevada
12 mapped rockhounding spots in Nye County. Most commonly produces lead, silver, gold, copper.
Every rockhounding spot in Nye County
Best spotSan Antonio MountainsNye County, NevadaPublic access · Jade, Petrified Wood, Wonderstone
BeattyNye County, NevadaPublic access · Cinnabar, Opalite, Copper +5- TonopahNye County, NevadaPublic access · Copper, Gold, Lead +4
- GabbsNye County, NevadaPublic access · Copper, Gold, Silver +3
- Scotty’s JunctionNye County, NevadaPublic access · Arrowhead, Obsidian, Apache Tear +1
Beatty (blue quartz area)Nye County, NevadaCheck locally · Blue Quartz, Marble, Phyllite- Broken HillsNye County, NevadaCheck locally · Gold, Lead, Silver
- Las Vegas (lead area)Nye County, NevadaPublic access · Lead, Silver, Zinc
- Tonopah (petrified algae area)Nye County, NevadaPublic access · Petrified Algae, Jade
- Yucca MountainNye County, NevadaPermission required · Geode, Nodule
- Royal Blue MineNye County, NevadaFee dig · Turquoise
- Stokes Mine near GabbsNye County, NevadaPublic access · Iron
Nye County rockhounding photos
Representative spot and material photos from this county, shown where verified public image records are available.
Standout in Nye County
Hand-picked spot in Nye County, chosen for unusual mineralogy or documented public access. Each card opens the full coordinates and access notes.
Neighboring counties in Nevada
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Nye County. A natural extension if Nye County is already on your trip plan.
Nye County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Nye County, Nevada?+
RockHoundR tracks 12 rockhounding spots in Nye County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Nye County?+
Spots in Nye County most often produce Lead, Silver, Gold, Copper, Mercury. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Nye County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out, links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
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