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San Antonio Mountains — Rockhounding in Nye County, Nevada

The San Antonio Mountains add central Nevada range-scale diversity, with Mindat documenting a large Nye County assemblage that includes quartz, chalcedony, opal, fluorite, rhodochrosite, scheelite, sulfides, and several copper minerals. The dataset's jade, petrified wood, and wonderstone entry makes the area a lapidary contrast to nearby Tonopah and Goldfield metal districts, provided collecting stays on open public ground. Reported finds include jade, petrified wood, wonderstone. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

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Map showing San Antonio Mountains in Nye County, Nevada

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Access
Public area
State
Nevada

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.

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Sources & verification

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San Antonio Mountains FAQ

Why is San Antonio Mountains one of the best rockhounding spots in Nevada?+
The San Antonio Mountains add central Nevada range-scale diversity, with Mindat documenting a large Nye County assemblage that includes quartz, chalcedony, opal, fluorite, rhodochrosite, scheelite, sulfides, and several copper minerals. The dataset's jade, petrified wood, and wonderstone entry makes the area a lapidary contrast to nearby Tonopah and Goldfield metal districts, provided collecting stays on open public ground.
Where is San Antonio Mountains?+
San Antonio Mountains is in Nye County, Nevada, at 38.25194, -117.19741.
What rocks and minerals can you find at San Antonio Mountains?+
San Antonio Mountains is reported to produce Jade, Petrified Wood, Wonderstone.
Is collecting allowed at San Antonio Mountains?+
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 San Antonio Mountains?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 38.25194, -117.19741 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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