AmethystNV
Las Vegas Wash
Las Vegas Wash is a documented mineral occurrence near NV. Reported specimens include Amethyst. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsRockhounding sites near Las Vegas
24 rockhounding collecting sites within about 100 miles of Las Vegas, Nevada.
This page lists 24 natural rockhounding sites near Las Vegas, Nevada, sorted by distance within about 100 miles.
Where can you collect near Las Vegas?
Near Las Vegas, Nevada, our directory maps 24 natural rockhounding sites within about 100 miles of the city center — including 1 quartz & crystals, 1 agate & jasper, 5 fossilss, and 8 gold & mineralss. The closest mapped spot is Las Vegas Wash (12 mi straight-line). Distances are not drive time; open each listing for directions, fee notes, access rules, and safety context before you travel.
At a glance — rockhounding sites near Las Vegas
| Central place | Las Vegas, Nevada |
|---|---|
| Search radius | About 100 miles |
| Mapped spots | 24 |
| Closest listing | Las Vegas Wash (12 mi) |
| Specimen types | Quartz & Crystals (1), Agate & Jasper (1), Fossils (5), Gold & Minerals (8), Other (9) |
| Typical fees | 24 varies |
All rockhounding sites near Las Vegas
24 rockhounding collecting sites in Nevada, sorted by distance from the city center. For live GPS sorting, use rockhounding sites near me.
GoldNV
Gass Peak
Gass Peak is a documented mineral occurrence near NV. Reported specimens include Gold, Silver, Zinc. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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ChalcedonyNV
Henderson
Henderson is a documented mineral occurrence near NV. Reported specimens include Chalcedony, Jasper, Onyx. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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AzuriteNV
Fannie Ryan
Fannie Ryan is a mineral prospect in Clark, Nevada, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Iron, Malachite.
View detailsIronNV
Black Mountain
Black Mountain is a documented mineral occurrence near NV. Reported specimens include Iron, Manganese. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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FossilNV
Cottonwood Spring (cisne Locality 19)
Fossil collection site in the Kaibab, Nevada. Environment: open shallow subtidal. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Blue Quartz Mine
Blue Quartz Mine is a known mineral occurrence in Clark, Nevada, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Barite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Malachite.
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Amnh B7979, Cottonwood Pass
Fossil collection site in the Moenkopi, Clark County, Nevada. Environment: shallow subtidal indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Bluejay Mine
Bluejay Mine is a historic mining site in Clark, Nevada, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Cobalt, Copper, Galena, Gold, Silver, Sphalerite.
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Ninety-three Group
Ninety-Three Group is a mineral prospect in Clark, Nevada, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Sphalerite.
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Pilgrim Mine
Pilgrim Mine is a historic mining site in Clark, Nevada, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Galena, Gold, Molybdenite, Silver, Sphalerite.
View detailsWonderstoneNV
Valley Of Fire State Park
Valley of Fire State Park is a documented mineral occurrence near NV. Reported specimens include Wonderstone, Chalcedony. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Jean
Jean is a documented mineral occurrence near NV. Reported specimens include Hydrozincite, Antimony, Cobalt, Copper, Gold, Lead, Nickel, Palladium, Platinum, Radium, Silver, Zinc. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Lacmip 1255, Lee Canyon
Fossil collection site in the Bird Spring, Clark County, Nevada. Environment: shallow subtidal indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
View detailsUlexiteNV
White Basin
White Basin is a documented mineral occurrence near NV. Reported specimens include Ulexite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsGoldNV
Var Claims
Var Claims is a mineral prospect in Clark, Nevada, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
View detailsMineralNV
Shenandoah Mine
Shenandoah Mine is a historic mining site in Clark, Nevada, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Galena, Gold, Molybdenite, Silver, Sphalerite.
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Azurite Mine
Azurite Mine is a historic mining site in Clark, Nevada, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Galena, Gold, Platinum, Silver, Sphalerite.
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Hatchet Mine
Hatchet Mine is a mineral prospect in Clark, Nevada, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Galena.
View detailsFossilNV
Usnm Loc. 1991, Spring Mountains
Fossil collection site in the Sultan, Clark County, Nevada. Environment: offshore indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Patsy Mine
Patsy Mine is a mineral prospect in Clark, Nevada, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Cinnabar.
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Mcvicar Mine
Mcvicar Mine is a mineral prospect in Clark, Nevada, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Paul Claims
Paul Claims is a mineral prospect in Clark, Nevada, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
View detailsFossilNV
Atlatl Rock Tracksite
Fossil collection site in the Aztec Sandstone, Clark County, Nevada. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
View detailsMap of rockhounding sites near Las Vegas
Pins within about 100 miles — open a listing for fees, access, and directions.
24 sites mapped near Las Vegas
Closest sites by distance
- Las Vegas Wash — 12 mi · Amethyst
- Gass Peak — 14 mi · Gold
- Henderson — 14 mi · Chalcedony
- Fannie Ryan — 15 mi · Azurite
- Black Mountain — 17 mi · Iron
- Cottonwood Spring (cisne Locality 19) — 17 mi · Fossil
- Blue Quartz Mine — 20 mi · Azurite
- Amnh B7979, Cottonwood Pass — 22 mi · Fossil
- Bluejay Mine — 28 mi · Cobalt
- Ninety-three Group — 28 mi · Azurite
- Pilgrim Mine — 29 mi · Mineral
- Valley Of Fire State Park — 29 mi · Wonderstone
- Jean — 29 mi · Hydrozincite
- Lacmip 1255, Lee Canyon — 31 mi · Fossil
- White Basin — 33 mi · Ulexite
Types of rockhounding sites near Las Vegas
Browse by specimen type in Nevada — each link opens the full state directory for that category.
Quartz & Crystals (1)
Quartz veins, crystal pockets, and pegmatite sites — from Herkimer diamonds to Arkansas clear quartz.
Agate & Jasper (1)
Where to find agates and jasper in the U.S. — Lake Superior beaches, Ellensburg blue, Wyoming Sweetwater fields, Texas Terlingua, Mojave desert beds, and colorful chalcedony shorelines.
Fossils (5)
Trilobites, brachiopods, petrified wood, and other paleontological collecting on public land.
Gold & Minerals (8)
Placer gold, pyrite, copper minerals, and general ore-mineral localities open to casual collecting.
Other (9)
Mixed or specialty collecting — zeolites, fluorescent minerals, thundereggs, and unique regional finds.
Natural collecting sites in the Las Vegas area
Las Vegas is a practical launch point for day trips to natural rockhounding sites in Nevada. Within about 100 miles you will find 24 mapped destinations in our directory, starting with Las Vegas Wash about 12 mi from the city center.
The mix spans quartz & crystals, agate & jasper, fossils, gold & minerals, other — related terms searchers use include creek gravel collecting, desert washes, road cuts, and field collecting.
How distances work near Las Vegas
Every card on this page is a verified directory entry in Nevada with map coordinates. We measure straight-line distance from the Las Vegas city center — not driving time. A creek rockhounding site 12 miles away on forest roads can take longer than a river access point 20 miles away on a highway.
Field collecting near Las Vegas includes informal gravel bars, dry washes, quarry faces, and developed park collecting areas. Rules, fees, and seasonal access differ by land manager. Never assume collecting is allowed without checking the listing and posted signs the day you visit.
Safety and field conditions near you
Field conditions near Las Vegas change after rain, snowmelt, and summer heat. Unstable slopes, heat exhaustion, loose rock, and flash floods are real risks at creek and quarry rockhounding sites — most sites have no supervision. Check weather and local advisories before you start digging.
We publish original planning copy, safety tips, and last-updated dates on each listing. See our editorial policy for sourcing standards, or contact us if access or conditions have changed.
Rockhounding sites near Las Vegas — FAQ
Where can you collect near Las Vegas?
Near Las Vegas, Nevada, our directory lists 24 natural rockhounding sites within about 100 miles — mainly 1 quartz & crystals, 1 agate & jasper, 5 fossilss, and 8 gold & mineralss. Each listing links to directions, fee notes, and safety context. Use near me on your phone for live distance sorting from your location.
How many rockhounding sites are near Las Vegas, Nevada?
This page shows 24 mapped rockhounding collecting sites within about 100 miles of Las Vegas. The full Nevada directory may list additional holes farther out or awaiting coordinates. Counts update as we verify new listings.
What is the closest rockhounding site to Las Vegas?
The closest mapped spot to Las Vegas is Las Vegas Wash (12 mi straight-line). Open that listing for driving directions, access notes, and current fee information — unofficial holes can change without notice.
Are rockhounding sites near Las Vegas free?
24 have variable or unverified fees. Open each spot page for current fee details.
What types of rockhounding sites are near Las Vegas?
Near Las Vegas, documented specimen types include quartz & crystals, agate & jasper, fossilss, gold & mineralss, others. A rockhounding site is a natural outcrop, wash, or creek gravel bar — not a fee dig or shop. Filter by type on the Nevada state page or open each card for specimen and access details.
When is the best time to visit rockhounding sites near Las Vegas?
Late spring through early fall is the usual field season near Las Vegas, but snowmelt, drought, and weekend crowds change conditions week to week. Check each listing before you drive — storms can make washes and creek banks unsafe.
Is it safe to collect near Las Vegas?
Field collecting near Las Vegas carries real risks: unstable slopes, heat, loose rock, and no rangers at most unofficial sites. Check weather and posted warnings the day you visit. Read our rockhounding safety basics guide and each listing's safety section before you dig.
Listing data last updated across spots on this page.