Royston Turquoise District
Rockhounding site in Tonopah, Nevada · Turquoise & Opal
Royston Turquoise District is a turquoise rockhounding site near Tonopah, NV. Fee required. Best season: March through May and September through November.
Typical season: March through May and September through November
Key facts
Structured details for trip planning — verify access and fees with the land manager before you visit.
- Specimen type
- Turquoise
- Primary specimens
- Royston Turquoise, Variscite, Chalcedony
- Fee status
- Fee required
- Nearest town
- Tonopah
- State
- Nevada
- Coordinates
- 38.71700, -118.78300
- Best season
- March through May and September through November
- Access difficulty
- Moderate; high desert terrain
- Camping
- Tonopah motels and RV parks
- Activities
- Turquoise collecting, mine tours
- Facilities
- Varies by mine operator
- Last updated
- July 5, 2026
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The experience
- Best time to visitMarch through May and September through November
- AccessModerate; high desert terrain
- FacilitiesVaries by mine operator
- Camping nearbyTonopah motels and RV parks
Things you need to take to Royston Turquoise District
Osprey Talon 22 Backpack
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