Little Antelope Summit: Wonderstone Rockhounding in White Pine County, Nevada

Updated June 2026

Little Antelope Summit is a mapped rockhounding spot in White Pine County, Nevada. Reported finds include wonderstone. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: White Pine County
State: Nevada
Nearest road: Lincoln Highway
Coordinates: 39.39573, -115.46783

Geology at Little Antelope Summit

This spot sits on Carbonate Shelf Sequence - Limestone, dolomite, siltstone, sandstone, and shale, mapped as limestone, dolostone, and siltstone that formed roughly 325 to 275 million years ago. Carbonate rock like this dissolves and weathers readily, so fresh road cuts, quarries, and creek exposures are typically the most productive ground.

Mapped unit: Carbonate Shelf Sequence - Limestone, dolomite, siltstone, sandstone, and shale
Age: 325–275 Ma (Pennsylvanian to Cisuralian)
Rock types: limestone, dolostone, and siltstone
Elevation: 7,460 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 Little Antelope Summit

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 82°F in midsummer and 35°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 9°F. At about 7,460 ft, snow can block access from late fall well into spring, so check conditions outside of summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, MOORMAN RCH - RUTH 16WNW station (8 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 Little Antelope Summit

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Wonderstone

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Little Antelope Summit FAQ

Where is Little Antelope Summit?+

Little Antelope Summit is in White Pine County, Nevada, at 39.39573, -115.46783. Nearest road: Lincoln Highway.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Little Antelope Summit?+

Little Antelope Summit is reported to produce Wonderstone.

Is collecting allowed at Little Antelope Summit?+

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 Little Antelope Summit?+

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 Little Antelope Summit?+

The most comfortable months at Little Antelope Summit are March to November. At about 7,460 ft, snow can block access from late fall well into spring, so check conditions outside of summer.

How do I get to Little Antelope Summit?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.39573, -115.46783 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Lincoln Highway.

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