White Lake — Rockhounding in Washoe County, Nevada

White Lake is a mapped rockhounding spot in Washoe County, Nevada. Reported finds include chrysocolla, malachite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Washoe County
State: Nevada
Nearest road: White Lake Parkway
Postcode: 89508
Coordinates: 39.64797, -119.95693

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 White Lake

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from White Lake

White Lake 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.

White Lake FAQ

Where is White Lake?+

White Lake is in Washoe County, Nevada, at 39.64797, -119.95693. Nearest road: White Lake Parkway.

What rocks and minerals can you find at White Lake?+

White Lake is reported to produce Chrysocolla, Malachite.

Is collecting allowed at White Lake?+

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 White Lake?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.64797, -119.95693 in Google Maps. The nearest road is White Lake Parkway.

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