Where to Find Barite in Indiana
Indiana has 5 mapped collecting spots that report barite, spread across 4 counties. The largest share sits in Lawrence County County with 2 spots. 5 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 5 barite collecting spots in Indiana
Best counties for barite in Indiana
Ranked by the number of mapped barite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Lawrence County2 spots
- Monroe County1 spot
- Owen County1 spot
- Warren County1 spot
Every barite spot we track in Indiana
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddha | Lawrence County | 38.7717, -86.3777 | Public | |
| GeorgiaState Road 60 | Lawrence County | 38.7095, -86.5756 | Public | |
| BloomingtonNorth Oard Road | Monroe County | 39.1696, -86.6227 | Public | |
| SpencerHyden Road | Owen County | 39.2804, -86.7817 | Public | |
| Big Pine CreekWest Briscoe Road | Warren County |
| 40.4100, -87.3433 | Public |
Before you go
Read the barite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Barite in the encyclopedia.
Barite in Indiana FAQ
Where can you find barite in Indiana?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Lawrence County County, Monroe County County, and Owen County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many barite spots are mapped in Indiana?+
5 spots across 4 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect barite in Indiana?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 5 of the 5 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt barite in Indiana with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
