Austin — Rockhounding in Lander County, Nevada

Austin is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lander County, Nevada. Reported finds include gold, silver, copper, lead. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lander County
State: Nevada
Nearest road: Big Creek Road
Coordinates: 39.48728, -117.08306

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 Austin

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Austin FAQ

Where is Austin?+

Austin is in Lander County, Nevada, at 39.48728, -117.08306. Nearest road: Big Creek Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Austin?+

Austin is reported to produce Gold, Silver, Copper, Lead.

Is collecting allowed at Austin?+

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.

How do I get to Austin?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.48728, -117.08306 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Big Creek Road.

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