Rockhound
White Pine County, NV
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Free public recreation area near Ely offering everyone the chance to search for high-quality deep red garnets in exposed rhyolite at no cost. Easy family-friendly access.
| Region | White Pine County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 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 | BLM Ely District: https://www.blm.gov/visit/garnet-hill |
| Land status | BLM designated rockhound area (since 1970) |
| Material | Deep red almandine garnets in rhyolite (surface or break rock) |
| Agency | BLM Ely District |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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