Meteorites Found in Nevada: 192 Documented

Nevada has 192 officially recognized meteorites — 1 witnessed fall and 191 finds. The largest, Yelland Dry Lake (H4 — ordinary chondrite (high iron)), weighed 76 kg. The record here spans 117 years — from Quinn Canyon in 1908 to Jungo 021 in 2025.

181 ordinary chondrites4 iron meteorites3 carbonaceous chondrites1 meteorite1 achondrite from asteroid Vesta1 ureilite1 enstatite chondrite

Nevada Meteorites

Classification

☄ = witnessed fall

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The full record

192 meteorites · exact coordinates in the map popups; entries marked “location withheld” are protected by the scientific record.

Yelland Dry LakeH4Found 200776 kg

Mud Dry LakeH3Found 200218.3 kg

Stump Spring 083LL6Found 201013.7 kg

Bluewing 005L5Found 19997.2 kg

Quartz MountainIron, IIIABFound 19354.8 kg

Hot SpringsIron, IIIABFound 19954.7 kg

PrimmH5Found 19973.4 kg

Battle MountainL6☄ Fell 20122.9 kg

Mandalay SpringL6Found 20122.9 kg

Eldorado Valley 003L6Found 20142.7 kg

Majuba 002H4Found 20032.4 kg

White RiverL6Found 20131.9 kg

Majuba 007H4Found 20071.8 kg

Stump Spring 035L4-5Found 20031.5 kg

Majuba 003H4Found 20031.3 kg

Starvation FlatL5Found 20021.3 kg

Stewart Valley 015H6Found 20031.1 kg

Stump Spring 027L4Found 2003987 g

Spruce 001L5Found 2011983 g

Stump Spring 012L6Found 2002866 g

ImlayL5Found 2009770 g

AntelopeH4Found 2012754 g

Stump Spring 030L4Found 2003730 g

Moapa ValleyCM1Found 2004699 g

Stump Spring 028L6Found 2003683 g

Reading the classifications

H, L, LL (ordinary chondrites)

The most common meteorites — stony, with visible metal flecks. H = high iron content, L = low, LL = very low. The digit (3–6) says how much the parent asteroid heated it: 3 is the most pristine.

Carbonaceous chondrites (CM, CV, CO…)

Primitive, carbon-bearing stones that predate the planets — some carry water-bearing minerals and amino acids. Fragile and rare on the ground.

Irons (IAB, IIIAB…)

Solid nickel-iron from the shattered cores of asteroids. Dense, magnetic, and the easiest meteorites to recognize — most of the biggest US finds are irons.

Pallasites & mesosiderites (stony-irons)

The showpieces: pallasites are gem-quality olivine suspended in polished metal, from the core-mantle boundary of destroyed asteroids.

Achondrites (eucrite, howardite…)

Volcanic rocks from bodies large enough to melt — most trace to the asteroid Vesta; the rarest are from the Moon and Mars.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many meteorites have been found in Nevada?

192 meteorites from Nevada are officially recognized in the scientific record — 1 witnessed falls and 191 finds.

What's the biggest meteorite ever found in Nevada?

Yelland Dry Lake, a H4 (ordinary chondrite (high iron)) weighing 76 kg, found in 2007.

Can I hunt for meteorites in Nevada?

On BLM-managed public land, casual collecting is legal without a permit: surface finds, up to 10 lb per person per year, personal use only. National parks prohibit all collecting, and on private land the meteorite belongs to the landowner. Always verify land status before hunting.

How do I know if a rock is a meteorite?

Quick field checks: meteorites are unusually dense, most attract a magnet (iron-nickel content), fresh ones have a thin black fusion crust, and many show regmaglypts (thumbprint-like depressions). Slag and magnetite are the common false alarms — our 60-second field test walks through all of it.

⚠️ Always verify current regulations, weather conditions, and access requirements before visiting any location. Information provided is based on community submissions and may not be current or accurate.

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Coordinates are historical find locations from the scientific record, often approximate — not guaranteed collecting spots; verify land status and permissions before hunting. Source of record: Meteoritical Bulletin Database (Meteoritical Society).