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Recall Prospect
Recall Prospect is a mineral prospect in Washoe, Nevada, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Silver.
View detailsRockhounding sites near Reno
24 rockhounding collecting sites within about 120 miles of Reno, Nevada.
This page lists 24 natural rockhounding sites near Reno, Nevada, sorted by distance within about 120 miles.
Where can you collect near Reno?
Near Reno, Nevada, our directory maps 24 natural rockhounding sites within about 120 miles of the city center — including 1 agate & jasper, 4 fossilss, 13 gold & mineralss, and 1 turquoise & opal. The closest mapped spot is Recall Prospect (3.5 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 Reno
| Central place | Reno, Nevada |
|---|---|
| Search radius | About 120 miles |
| Mapped spots | 24 |
| Closest listing | Recall Prospect (3.5 mi) |
| Specimen types | Agate & Jasper (1), Fossils (4), Gold & Minerals (13), Turquoise & Opal (1), Other (5) |
| Typical fees | 24 varies |
All rockhounding sites near Reno
24 rockhounding collecting sites in Nevada, sorted by distance from the city center. For live GPS sorting, use rockhounding sites near me.
FossilNV
W. M. Keck Locality P-102
Fossil collection site in the Hunter Creek Sandstone, Washoe County, Nevada. Environment: fluvial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Sparks
Sparks is a documented mineral occurrence near NV. Reported specimens include Agate, Garnet, Idocrase, Obsidian. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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W. M. Keck Locality P-109
Fossil collection site in the Hunter Creek Sandstone, Washoe County, Nevada. Environment: fluvial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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ChrysocollaNV
White Lake
White Lake is a documented mineral occurrence near NV. Reported specimens include Chrysocolla, Malachite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Steamboat Hills
Steamboat Hills is a known mineral occurrence in Washoe, Nevada, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Pumice.
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Castle Peak Mine
Castle Peak Mine is a documented mineral occurrence near NV. Reported specimens include Mercury. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Birch Copper Prospect
Birch Copper Prospect is a mineral prospect in Washoe, Nevada, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite.
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Gopher Mine
Gopher Mine is a mineral prospect in Washoe, Nevada, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Londons Mine
Londons Mine is a mineral prospect in Washoe, Nevada, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Savage Mine
Savage Mine is a historic mining site in Storey, Nevada, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Galena, Gold, Iron, Pyrolusite, Silver.
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Hale & Norcross Mine
Hale & Norcross Mine is a historic mining site in Storey, Nevada, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Galena, Gold, Iron, Silver, Sphalerite.
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Chollar Mine
Chollar Mine is a historic mining site in Storey, Nevada, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Galena, Gold, Iron, Pyrolusite, Silver.
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Crown Point Mine
Crown Point Mine is a historic mining site in Storey, Nevada, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Galena, Gold, Iron, Silver, Sphalerite.
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Julia Mine
Julia Mine is a mineral prospect in Storey, Nevada, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Silver.
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Yellow Jacket Mine
Yellow Jacket Mine is a historic mining site in Storey, Nevada, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Galena, Gold, Iron, Silver, Sphalerite.
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Bullion Mine
Bullion Mine is a historic mining site in Storey, Nevada, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Galena, Gold, Iron, Silver, Sphalerite.
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Justice Shaft
Justice Shaft is a historic mining site in Storey, Nevada, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Galena, Gold, Iron, Silver, Sphalerite.
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Woodville Shaft
Woodville Shaft is a historic mining site in Storey, Nevada, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Galena, Gold, Iron, Silver, Sphalerite.
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Capital Mine
Capital Mine is a mineral prospect in Storey, Nevada, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Silver City
Silver City is a documented mineral occurrence near NV. Reported specimens include Gold, Iron, Platinum, Iron. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Purple Mountain Flora 6204
Fossil collection site in the Chloropagus, Lyon County, Nevada. Environment: lacustrine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Tiger Group
Tiger Group is a mineral prospect in Washoe, Nevada, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.
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Purple Mountain Flora 6203
Fossil collection site in the Chloropagus, Lyon County, Nevada. Environment: lacustrine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
View detailsMap of rockhounding sites near Reno
Pins within about 120 miles — open a listing for fees, access, and directions.
24 sites mapped near Reno
Closest sites by distance
- Recall Prospect — 4 mi · Silver
- W. M. Keck Locality P-102 — 6 mi · Fossil
- Sparks — 8 mi · Agate
- W. M. Keck Locality P-109 — 8 mi · Fossil
- White Lake — 11 mi · Chrysocolla
- Steamboat Hills — 11 mi · Pumice
- Castle Peak Mine — 12 mi · Mercury
- Birch Copper Prospect — 15 mi · Azurite
- Gopher Mine — 17 mi · Gold
- Londons Mine — 17 mi · Gold
- Savage Mine — 18 mi · Mineral
- Hale & Norcross Mine — 18 mi · Mineral
- Chollar Mine — 18 mi · Mineral
- Crown Point Mine — 18 mi · Mineral
- Julia Mine — 18 mi · Silver
Types of rockhounding sites near Reno
Browse by specimen type in Nevada — each link opens the full state directory for that category.
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 (4)
Trilobites, brachiopods, petrified wood, and other paleontological collecting on public land.
Gold & Minerals (13)
Placer gold, pyrite, copper minerals, and general ore-mineral localities open to casual collecting.
Turquoise & Opal (1)
Turquoise, opal, variscite, and other prized lapidary materials from the American Southwest and beyond.
Other (5)
Mixed or specialty collecting — zeolites, fluorescent minerals, thundereggs, and unique regional finds.
Natural collecting sites in the Reno area
Reno is a practical launch point for day trips to natural rockhounding sites in Nevada. Within about 120 miles you will find 24 mapped destinations in our directory, starting with Recall Prospect about 3.5 mi from the city center.
The mix spans agate & jasper, fossils, gold & minerals, turquoise & opal, other — related terms searchers use include creek gravel collecting, desert washes, road cuts, and field collecting.
How distances work near Reno
Every card on this page is a verified directory entry in Nevada with map coordinates. We measure straight-line distance from the Reno 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 Reno 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 Reno 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 Reno — FAQ
Where can you collect near Reno?
Near Reno, Nevada, our directory lists 24 natural rockhounding sites within about 120 miles — mainly 1 agate & jasper, 4 fossilss, 13 gold & mineralss, and 1 turquoise & opal. 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 Reno, Nevada?
This page shows 24 mapped rockhounding collecting sites within about 120 miles of Reno. 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 Reno?
The closest mapped spot to Reno is Recall Prospect (3.5 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 Reno free?
24 have variable or unverified fees. Open each spot page for current fee details.
What types of rockhounding sites are near Reno?
Near Reno, documented specimen types include agate & jasper, fossilss, gold & mineralss, turquoise & opal, 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 Reno?
Late spring through early fall is the usual field season near Reno, 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 Reno?
Field collecting near Reno 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.