Humboldt Lake Area Mining District: Antimony & Lead Rockhounding in Pershing County, Nevada

Updated June 2026

Humboldt Lake Area Mining District is a mapped rockhounding spot in Pershing County, Nevada. Reported finds include antimony, lead, silver. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Pershing County
State: Nevada
Nearest road: Reservation Road
Coordinates: 40.08056, -118.38712

Geology at Humboldt Lake Area Mining District

This spot sits on Jungo Terrane - Turbiditic, fine-grained, terrigenous clastic rocks, mapped as siliciclastic that formed roughly 225 to 160 million years ago. Sedimentary rock like this erodes unevenly, so the most productive collecting is typically along fresh cuts, badland slopes, and active drainages.

Mapped unit: Jungo Terrane - Turbiditic, fine-grained, terrigenous clastic rocks
Age: 225–160 Ma (Late Triassic to Middle Jurassic)
Rock types: siliciclastic
Elevation: 4,530 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 Humboldt Lake Area Mining District

Best months: February to June. Typical highs run 94°F in midsummer and 43°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 18°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, LOVELOCK station (8 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 Humboldt Lake Area Mining District

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Humboldt Lake Area Mining District FAQ

Where is Humboldt Lake Area Mining District?+

Humboldt Lake Area Mining District is in Pershing County, Nevada, at 40.08056, -118.38712. Nearest road: Reservation Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Humboldt Lake Area Mining District?+

Humboldt Lake Area Mining District is reported to produce Antimony, Lead, Silver.

Is collecting allowed at Humboldt Lake Area Mining District?+

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 Humboldt Lake Area Mining District?+

A rock hammer, gloves, and safety glasses cover old mining-district ground. Stay out of shafts and adits; the best specimens typically come from dump piles.

When is the best time to visit Humboldt Lake Area Mining District?+

The most comfortable months at Humboldt Lake Area Mining District are February to June.

How do I get to Humboldt Lake Area Mining District?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.08056, -118.38712 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Reservation Road.

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