Lincoln Hill: Blue Dumortierite & Pink Dumortierite Rockhounding in Pershing County, Nevada

Check locallyBest spot2 mineralsPershing County, NevadaUpdated October 2026

Minerals reported: 2
Elevation: 5,760 ft
Best months: March to November

Lincoln Hill is unusually specific for a lapidary locality: Mindat and cited NBMG work document pink to lavender dumortierite in felsitic trachyte breccia, with quartz, andalusite, corundum, ganterite, and tourmaline in the same deposit. That focused borosilicate assemblage makes it a stronger pick than a generic Pershing County mining-district listing. Reported finds include blue dumortierite, pink dumortierite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

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County: Pershing County
State: Nevada
Nearest road: Rochester Canyon Road
Coordinates: 40.29226, -118.21218

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Coordinates are approximate. Confirm the exact ground in the RockHoundR app, where land overlays show which agency manages the area.

Land & collecting status

Confirm rules before collecting

Land status here is not confirmed. Verify with the managing agency before collecting, federal, state, and tribal rules differ.

Access note: Public-access locality in the Rochester district near Oreana. Check current land status, claim status, and mine-safety restrictions before collecting.

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.

Best time to visit Lincoln Hill

37°J

44°F

53°M

59°A

69°M

79°J

90°J

87°A

78°S

64°O

48°N

37°D

Comfortable months (45 to 90°F highs)

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 90°F in midsummer and 37°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 14°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, RYE PATCH DAM station (13 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Geology at Lincoln Hill

This spot sits on Andesite, rhyolite, tuff, and volcaniclastic rocks, mapped as andesite, rhyolite, and clastic that formed roughly 250 to 235 million years ago. Volcanic ground like this weathers into rocky slopes and float, and fresh exposures in cuts and drainages are usually the most productive places to look.

Mapped unit: Andesite, rhyolite, tuff, and volcaniclastic rocks
Age: 250–235 Ma (Early Triassic to Middle Triassic)
Rock types: andesite, rhyolite, and clastic
Elevation: 5,760 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.

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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 Lincoln Hill

Each name opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Blue Dumortierite
Pink Dumortierite

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Lincoln Hill.

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Lincoln Hill FAQ

Where is Lincoln Hill?+

Lincoln Hill is in Pershing County, Nevada, at 40.29226, -118.21218. Nearest road: Rochester Canyon Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Lincoln Hill?+

Lincoln Hill is reported to produce Blue Dumortierite, Pink Dumortierite.

Is collecting allowed at Lincoln Hill?+

Confirm rules before collecting. Land status here is not confirmed. Verify with the managing agency before collecting, federal, state, and tribal rules differ. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Lincoln Hill?+

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 Lincoln Hill?+

The most comfortable months at Lincoln Hill are March to November.

How do I get to Lincoln Hill?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.29226, -118.21218 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Rochester Canyon Road.