Las Vegas (manganese area): Manganese Rockhounding in Mohave County, Arizona

Updated June 2026

Las Vegas (manganese area) is a mapped rockhounding spot in Mohave County, Arizona. Reported finds include manganese. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Mohave County
State: Arizona
Nearest road: Temple Bar Back Road
Coordinates: 35.74307, -114.38800

Geology at Las Vegas (manganese area)

This spot sits on granitic rocks, mapped as granite, granodiorite, and tonalite that formed roughly 1800 to 1600 million years ago. Plutonic rock like this weathers slowly into grus and boulders, and the most productive collecting is typically in weathered zones and drainages.

Mapped unit: granitic rocks
Age: 1800–1600 Ma (Paleoproterozoic)
Rock types: granite, granodiorite, and tonalite
Elevation: 2,940 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Las Vegas (manganese area)

Best months: October to May. Typical highs run 104°F in midsummer and 58°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 34°F. Summer heat here is intense, so carry more water than you think you need and work the early morning.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, WILLOW BEACH station (18 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

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 Arizona, Recreational Mineral Collecting
Arizona Geological Survey
Arizona State Land Department recreation permits
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Las Vegas (manganese area)

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Across the state line from Las Vegas (manganese area)

Las Vegas (manganese area) is close enough to the Arizona border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Las Vegas (manganese area) FAQ

Where is Las Vegas (manganese area)?+

Las Vegas (manganese area) is in Mohave County, Arizona, at 35.74307, -114.38800. Nearest road: Temple Bar Back Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Las Vegas (manganese area)?+

Las Vegas (manganese area) is reported to produce Manganese.

Is collecting allowed at Las Vegas (manganese area)?+

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.

What tools should I bring to Las Vegas (manganese area)?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, safety glasses, and a collecting bag cover the basics here. Add a spray bottle: wet rock shows color and pattern that dry rock hides.

When is the best time to visit Las Vegas (manganese area)?+

The most comfortable months at Las Vegas (manganese area) are October to May. Summer heat here is intense, so carry more water than you think you need and work the early morning.

How do I get to Las Vegas (manganese area)?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.74307, -114.38800 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Temple Bar Back Road.

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