Rockhounding in Lyon County, Nevada

6 mapped rockhounding spots in Lyon County. Most commonly produces agate, gold, bluestone, chalcanthite.

Lyon County rockhounding photos

Representative spot and material photos from this county, shown where verified public image records are available.

1 photo

Red jasper specimen grading into black chert at Fernley Hills, Lyon County, Nevada — Fernley HillsLyon County, Nevada

Minerals reported in Lyon County

Agate2
Gold2
Bluestone1
Chalcanthite1
Chert1
Copper1
Iron1
Jasper1

Standout in Lyon County

Hand-picked spot in Lyon County, chosen for unusual mineralogy or documented public access. Each card opens the full coordinates and access notes.

Top pick
Fernley Hills
Public
Lyon County
Fernley Hills is a practical western Nevada silica stop, with Mindat records documenting agate, chalcedony, opal, quartz, and zeolite minerals in the Fernley area. It earns a place because the material is tied to a named locality close to Reno-Sparks access, while still requiring parcel and claim checks before collecting.
Agate, Chert, Jasper

Spots in Lyon County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Churchill ButteMicro Road	Tungsten	39.3283, -119.2852	Public
FernleyUS 50 ALT;US 95 ALT	Agate	39.5315, -119.2342	Public
Fernley Hills	Agate Chert Jasper	39.5336, -119.1566	Public
Silver CityIndustrial Parkway	Gold Iron Platinum	39.2535, -119.6592	Public
Singatse MountainsAnn Mason Pass	Chalcanthite Bluestone	38.9866, -119.2268	Public
Tallapoosa MinesRuby Avenue	Copper Silver Gold	39.4550, -119.2794	Public

Neighboring counties in Nevada

Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Lyon County. A natural extension if Lyon County is already on your trip plan.

Lyon County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Lyon County, Nevada?+

RockHoundR tracks 6 rockhounding spots in Lyon County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Lyon County?+

Spots in Lyon County most often produce Agate, Gold, Bluestone, Chalcanthite, Chert. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Lyon 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.

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