Star Peak: Geode Digging in Pershing County, Nevada

Updated June 2026

Star Peak is a mapped rockhounding spot in Pershing County, Nevada. Reported finds include geode, nodule. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Pershing County
State: Nevada
Coordinates: 40.52062, -118.15211

Geology at Star Peak

This spot sits on Humboldt Assemblage - Limestone, dolomite, shale, sandstone, and conglomerate, mapped as limestone, dolostone, and shale that formed roughly 250 to 225 million years ago. Limestone country like this is classic geode ground: cavities in the carbonate rock can line themselves with quartz or calcite crystals.

Mapped unit: Humboldt Assemblage - Limestone, dolomite, shale, sandstone, and conglomerate
Age: 250–225 Ma (Early Triassic to Late Triassic)
Rock types: limestone, dolostone, and shale
Elevation: 7,430 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 Star Peak

Best months: March to October. Typical highs run 84°F in midsummer and 31°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 8°F. At about 7,430 ft, snow can block access from late fall well into spring, so check conditions outside of summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, RYE PATCH DAM station (9 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 Nevada, Recreation
Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology
Royal Peacock Opal Mine (fee-dig operator)
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Star Peak

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Star Peak FAQ

Where is Star Peak?+

Star Peak is in Pershing County, Nevada, at 40.52062, -118.15211.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Star Peak?+

Star Peak is reported to produce Geode, Nodule.

Is collecting allowed at Star Peak?+

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 Star Peak?+

Bring a crack hammer, a chisel, safety glasses, and a bucket. Candidates are rounder and lighter than solid rock; a soil pipe cutter opens them cleaner than a flat smash.

When is the best time to visit Star Peak?+

The most comfortable months at Star Peak are March to October. At about 7,430 ft, snow can block access from late fall well into spring, so check conditions outside of summer.

How do I get to Star Peak?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.52062, -118.15211 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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