Scotty’s Junction: Arrowheads & Obsidian Rockhounding in Nye County, Nevada

Updated June 2026

Scotty’s Junction is a mapped rockhounding spot in Nye County, Nevada. Reported finds include arrowheads, obsidian, apache tears, pumice. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Nye County
State: Nevada
Coordinates: 37.23291, -116.97612

Geology at Scotty’s Junction

This spot sits on Alluvium, undifferentiated, mapped as coarse alluvium and fine alluvium that formed within roughly the last 3 million years. Loose deposits like these are float-collecting ground: erosion keeps moving durable rocks and minerals into gravel bars, cutbanks, and washes.

Mapped unit: Alluvium, undifferentiated
Age: 3 Ma to present (Pleistocene to Holocene)
Rock types: coarse alluvium and fine alluvium
Elevation: 4,080 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 Scotty’s Junction

Best months: September to May. Typical highs run 98°F in midsummer and 55°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 26°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, BEATTY 8 N station (22 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 Scotty’s Junction

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Scotty’s Junction FAQ

Where is Scotty’s Junction?+

Scotty’s Junction is in Nye County, Nevada, at 37.23291, -116.97612.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Scotty’s Junction?+

Scotty’s Junction is reported to produce Arrowheads, Obsidian, Apache Tears, Pumice.

Is collecting allowed at Scotty’s Junction?+

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 Scotty’s Junction?+

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 Scotty’s Junction?+

The most comfortable months at Scotty’s Junction are September to May. Summer heat here is intense, so carry more water than you think you need and work the early morning.

How do I get to Scotty’s Junction?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.23291, -116.97612 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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