Snake Range: Silver & Tungsten Rockhounding in White Pine County, Nevada

Updated June 2026

Snake Range is a mapped rockhounding spot in White Pine County, Nevada. Reported finds include silver, tungsten. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: White Pine County
State: Nevada
Nearest road: Hendrys Creek Road
Coordinates: 39.20984, -114.07918

Geology at Snake Range

This spot sits on Crossbedded quartzite, siltstone, and phyllite, mapped as quartzite, siltstone, and phyllite that formed roughly 1000 to 510 million years ago. Metamorphic terrain like this commonly hosts vein and replacement mineralization, and old workings typically mark the productive zones.

Mapped unit: Crossbedded quartzite, siltstone, and phyllite
Age: 1000–510 Ma (Neoproterozoic to Early Cambrian)
Rock types: quartzite, siltstone, and phyllite
Elevation: 5,920 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 Snake Range

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 90°F in midsummer and 38°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 12°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, ESKDALE station (10 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 Snake Range

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Snake Range

Snake Range is close enough to the Nevada border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Snake Range FAQ

Where is Snake Range?+

Snake Range is in White Pine County, Nevada, at 39.20984, -114.07918. Nearest road: Hendrys Creek Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Snake Range?+

Snake Range is reported to produce Silver, Tungsten.

Is collecting allowed at Snake Range?+

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 Snake Range?+

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 Snake Range?+

The most comfortable months at Snake Range are March to November.

How do I get to Snake Range?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.20984, -114.07918 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Hendrys Creek Road.

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