Where to Find Banded Serpentine in the United States
1 mapped banded serpentine spots across 1 U.S. states. Banded Serpentine 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 banded serpentine across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for banded serpentine
States ranked by number of banded serpentine spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused banded serpentine-in-state list.
Every banded serpentine spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redrock | Grant County |
| 32.7357, -108.6527 | Public |
Banded Serpentine rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find banded serpentine in the U.S.?+
New Mexico have the highest concentrations of banded serpentine in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many banded serpentine rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
1 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect banded serpentine on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like banded serpentine 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 banded serpentine in the field?+
Field identification of banded serpentine 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 banded serpentine on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
