Where to Find Allanite in the United States
8 mapped allanite spots across 5 U.S. states. Allanite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Map showing where to find allanite across the United States, with 8 mapped spots
Top states for allanite
States ranked by number of allanite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused allanite-in-state list.
Every allanite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingman Feldspar Mine | Mohave County | 35.2696, -114.0611 | Public | |
| Unnamed Location (Allanite)Jeremy Way | San Diego County | 33.3864, -117.1041 | Public | |
| Mt. FreedomRandolph Trails/Patriots' Path (Blue) | Morris County |
| 40.8207, -74.5848 | Public |
| Caswell CountyPage Road | Caswell County | 36.4310, -79.3772 | Public | |
| Balsam Gap MineDark Ridge Road | Jackson County | 35.4240, -83.0985 | Public | |
| Lemon GapBuckeye Ridge Trail | Madison County | 35.7929, -82.9506 | Public | |
| Bryson CityEast Deep Creek Road | Swain County | 35.4436, -83.4402 | Public | |
| Mt. PisgahGalen's Revenge | Carbon County | 40.8714, -75.7454 | Public |
Allanite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find allanite in the U.S.?+
North Carolina, Arizona, California have the highest concentrations of allanite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many allanite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
8 mapped spots across 5 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect allanite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like allanite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify allanite in the field?+
Field identification of allanite comes down to color, hardness, fracture, and luster. The RockHoundR app links to geology details for each spot to help narrow down what you might be picking up.
Hunt allanite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
