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Rockhounding near Tonopah, NV

59 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Tonopah — most are inside a 2 to 3 hour drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.

Covering parts of Nevada, California.

Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Tonopah, Nevada

Closest rockhounding spots to Tonopah

The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.

Most-reported finds near Tonopah

Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.

Hunting something specific near Tonopah?

These materials have enough dedicated spots around Tonopah to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.

Every spot within 150 miles of Tonopah

Sorted by distance from Tonopah. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
TonopahSilver CircleNye County38.0723, -117.2225Public
Tonopah (petrified algae area)Grand Army of the Republic HighwayNye County38.0800, -117.0234Public
San Antonio MountainsNye County38.2519, -117.1974Public
Lone MountainCrow Springs RoadEsmeralda County38.0718, -117.4847Public
Alkali Flat Hot SpringSilver Peak RoadEsmeralda County
  • Calcium
  • Magnesium Carbonates
  • Halite
37.8255, -117.3382Public
Esmerelda CountyWeepah RoadEsmeralda County37.8913, -117.5281Public
Monte Cristo RangeEsmeralda County
  • Variscite
38.1503, -117.6306Public
GoldfieldEsmeralda County37.7087, -117.2227Public
Montezuma PeakEsmeralda County37.6626, -117.3611Public
Veterans Memorial HighwayVeterans Memorial HighwayEsmeralda County38.0251, -117.7848Public
CoaldaleVeterans Memorial HighwayEsmeralda County38.0299, -117.8794Public
Rock Hill3Esmeralda County
  • Variscite
38.1500, -117.9495Public
Fish Lake ValleyCemetery RoadEsmeralda County
  • Cinnabar
  • Opalite
37.7962, -118.0090Public
Fish LakeEsmeralda County
  • Apache Tears
37.7418, -118.0542Public
TokopCat TrailEsmeralda County37.3038, -117.2534Public
BasaltGrand Army of the Republic HighwayEsmeralda County38.0048, -118.2187Public
MinaGarfield Flat RoadMineral County38.3455, -118.1848Public
Gold MountainEsmeralda County37.2568, -117.3044Public
LuningMineral County38.5096, -118.1273Public
Scotty’s JunctionNye County37.2329, -116.9761Public
Excelsior MountainMineral County38.3290, -118.3391Public
Stokes Mine near GabbsIone RoadNye County38.8888, -117.8303Public
GabbsBrucite StreetNye County38.8658, -117.8983Public
Broken HillsQuartz Mountain RoadNye County39.0453, -117.9758Public
ThorneOld State Route 839Mineral County38.6189, -118.5064Public

Tonopah rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Tonopah?+
There are 59 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Tonopah, Nevada. The closest is Tonopah in Nye County, roughly 1 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Tonopah?+
Spots within driving distance of Tonopah most commonly produce silver, gold, lead, copper, zinc, agate.
Is rockhounding legal near Tonopah?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Each spot page on this site lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Tonopah?+
Most weekend trips from Tonopah fall inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, which is roughly the 150-mile radius shown on this page. Closer spots are good for half-day outings; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.

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The spots above span 2 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.

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