Rockhound

Lahontan Reservoir Shoreline

Lyon County, NV

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Ancient Lake Lahontan shoreline sediments exposed around the reservoir contain agate, petrified wood, and occasional invertebrate fossils. Easy state park access from Fallon.

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RegionLyon County, NV
Coordinates39.3770, -119.1676
MineralsAgate, Petrified Wood, Fossils
AccessState Recreation Area paved
Fee$5/vehicle
Sourcerenoroadtrippers.com
MaterialAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper, Petrified Wood
Land statusGenerally open to casual rockhounding on public/BLM land

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Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.

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