Rockhound
Humboldt County, NV
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
World-class fire opal where silica-rich groundwater replaced buried logs creating gem-quality material. Rainbow Ridge and Royal Peacock mines are fee-dig operations.
| Region | Humboldt County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 41.8099, -119.0527 |
| Minerals | Fire Opal, Wood Opal |
| Season | May-Oct |
| Fee | $30-60/day |
| Material | Fire Opal, Wood Opal |
| Access | Fee-dig at Rainbow Ridge and Royal Peacock mines; gravel roads from Denio |
| Land status | Private fee-dig operations |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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