Free public recreation area near Ely offering everyone the chance to search for high-quality deep red garnets in exposed rhyolite at no cost. Listed as one of Nevada's top 3 rockhounding sites by rockhoundresource.com. Easy family-friendly access.
Field facts
| Region | White Pine County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39.2813, -114.9506 |
| Minerals | Deep red garnets |
| Access | Graded road from US 50 near Ruth turnoff; ~3.1 mi to parking |
| Fee | Completely free |
| Source | rockhoundresource.com top 3 |
| Land status | BLM designated rockhound area (since 1970) |
| Material | Deep red almandine garnets in rhyolite (surface or break rock) |
| Agency | BLM Ely District |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- Point of interestGarnet Hill Recreation Area0.5 km away
- CampgroundEgan Crest Bike Trails Recreation Area4.2 km away
- CampgroundWard Mountain Recreation Area7.2 km away
- CampgroundWARD MTN. CAMPGROUND (MURRAY SUMMIT)8.3 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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