Rockhounding in Churchill County, Nevada
6 mapped rockhounding spots in Churchill County. Most commonly produces gold, silver, copper, lead.
Map showing 6 rockhounding spots in Churchill County, Nevada
Spots in Churchill County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Queen Area | 39.8056, -118.8875 | Public | |
| EastgateBuffalo Canyon Road | 39.2629, -117.8772 | Public | |
| Lahontan ReservoirKaren Road | 39.4476, -119.0493 | Permission | |
| Sand SpringsAustin Highway | 39.2690, -118.3483 | Public | |
| Silver Hill area | 39.7035, -118.2478 | Public | |
| White Cloud Canyon areaCoppereid Road | 39.8484, -118.2145 | Public |
Neighboring counties in Nevada
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Churchill County. A natural extension if Churchill County is already on your trip plan.
- Lyon County~49 mi6 spotsTop: Agate, Gold, Bluestone
- Pershing County~55 mi6 spotsTop: Antimony, Geode, Lead
- Douglas County~73 mi5 spotsTop: Gold, Copper, Platinum
- Mineral County~76 mi7 spotsTop: Gold, Silver, Lead
- Lander County~81 mi6 spotsTop: Copper, Silver, Gold
- Washoe County~91 mi6 spotsTop: Agate, Obsidian, Chrysocolla
Churchill County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Churchill County, Nevada?+
RockHoundR tracks 6 rockhounding spots in Churchill County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Churchill County?+
Spots in Churchill County most often produce Gold, Silver, Copper, Lead, Agate. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Churchill County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out, links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
Plan a Churchill County rockhounding trip
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