Gerlach — Rockhounding in Washoe County, Nevada

Gerlach is a mapped rockhounding spot in Washoe County, Nevada. Reported finds include agate, silicified wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Washoe County
State: Nevada
Nearest road: Old State Route 34
Postcode: 89412
Coordinates: 40.66499, -119.37011

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 Gerlach

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Gerlach

Gerlach 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.

Gerlach FAQ

Where is Gerlach?+

Gerlach is in Washoe County, Nevada, at 40.66499, -119.37011. Nearest road: Old State Route 34.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Gerlach?+

Gerlach is reported to produce Agate, Silicified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Gerlach?+

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 Gerlach?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.66499, -119.37011 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Old State Route 34.

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