Garnet Hill near Ely, Nevada is located in White Pine County along Highway 50 on a well-maintained dirt road. A “Garnet Hill” BLM marker on the right hand side of the road will guide you to the recreation …

Garnet Hill is the only designated rock hounding area in the Ely District, an internationally known site for gem collectors looking for garnets. Here you may find the ruby red semi-precious gems in the rocky …

Garnet Hill has drawn national attention for its beautifully rich, dark red garnets buried within the hillsides on the outskirts of Ely. These garnets are found in the rhyolitic volcanic rock that so densely …

Oct 23, 2015 · The correct route has a Garnet Hill sign on the road. The road is hard dirt and at top there is parking and a restroom and a sign about Garnet Hill. There are several picnic tables. Most garnets …

5 days ago · Just outside the small town of Ely in eastern Nevada, Garnet Hill Recreation Area offers a hands-on escape into the region’s volcanic past and a chance to unearth something truly unique. …

The Garnet Hill rock hound recreation area in White Pine County is located about 4 miles Northwest of Central Ely in the Eagan mountain range.

Jul 25, 2025 · Garnet Hill is known for—you guessed it—garnets. People come here to poke around the volcanic rocks and see what they can find. Bring a rock hammer if you have one, or just keep your …

The area is locally referred to as Garnet Hill and this nationally known rock hounding area is famous for its very dark colored garnets found in a flow banded rhyolitic volcanic rock.

Aug 3, 2017 · Garnet Hill is about 7 miles northwest of Ely in east-central Nevada. Take Route 50 west out of town for about 7 miles and you'll come to an intersection with a left turn to Ruth, and a dirt...

May 17, 2025 · Garnet Hill Recreation Area offers several outdoor activities for visitors. The primary attraction is garnet hunting on the hillside. Visitors can also enjoy hiking, stargazing, wildlife …