Public land and shoreline around Rye Patch Reservoir on the I-80 corridor expose mixed desert rock, jasper, and occasional fossil-bearing beds near Triassic marine sediments. Nevada State Parks recreation facilities offer day-use access from the interstate; rock and fossil collecting is prohibited inside the park—use nearby public land only where legal.
Field facts
| Region | Pershing County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 40.4474, -118.2896 |
| Minerals | Garnet, Jasper, Agate, Fossils |
| Access | I-80 corridor exits to Rye Patch State Recreation Area |
| Fee | $5/vehicle |
| Source | Gem Trails of Nevada |
| Land status | State Recreation Area / State Park |
| Collecting note | Fossils/rocks prohibited inside state park; confirm land status before collecting |
| Agency | Nevada State Parks (recreation area) / adjacent BLM |
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Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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