Rockhound
Esmeralda County, NV
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Extensive obsidian flows near Coaldale on Highway 95. High-quality black volcanic glass used by Great Basin peoples for thousands of years. BLM collecting with reasonable personal limits.
| Region | Esmeralda County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 38.0316, -117.8871 |
| Minerals | Obsidian (tool-grade) |
| Access | Near Hwy 95 |
| Fee | Free (BLM) |
| Source | Gem Trails of Nevada |
| Land status | BLM |
| Collecting legal | Yes (reasonable personal limits) |
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Plan ahead. Leave no trace. Verify current access before traveling.