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Garnet Hill — Rockhounding in White Pine County, Nevada

Garnet Hill is Nevada's clearest public rockhounding benchmark: BLM identifies it as the Ely District's designated rockhounding area, and Mindat ties the locality to almandine garnet in flow-banded rhyolite with lithophysae. The site stands out because its garnets are part of a documented volcanic setting, not an unnamed gravel patch, and access is organized around casual public collecting. Reported finds include garnet. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

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Map showing Garnet Hill in White Pine County, Nevada

Quick details

Access
Public area
State
Nevada
Nearest road
Pole Line Road
Postcode
89319

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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Found at Garnet Hill

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Across the state line from Garnet Hill

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Garnet Hill FAQ

Why is Garnet Hill one of the best rockhounding spots in Nevada?+
Garnet Hill is Nevada's clearest public rockhounding benchmark: BLM identifies it as the Ely District's designated rockhounding area, and Mindat ties the locality to almandine garnet in flow-banded rhyolite with lithophysae. The site stands out because its garnets are part of a documented volcanic setting, not an unnamed gravel patch, and access is organized around casual public collecting.
Where is Garnet Hill?+
Garnet Hill is in White Pine County, Nevada, at 39.28606, -114.95323. Nearest road: Pole Line Road.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Garnet Hill?+
Garnet Hill is reported to produce Garnet.
Is collecting allowed at Garnet Hill?+
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 Garnet Hill?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 39.28606, -114.95323 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Pole Line Road.

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