Where to Find Bismuth in the United States
7 mapped bismuth spots across 4 U.S. states. Bismuth is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Learn about bismuth: properties & identification →Map showing where to find bismuth across the United States, with 7 mapped spots
Top states for bismuth
States ranked by number of bismuth spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused bismuth-in-state list.
Every bismuth spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart MineHenderson Road | San Diego County |
| 33.3813, -117.0622 | Public |
| Victor MineTribal Access Lane | San Diego County |
| 33.2642, -116.9392 | Public |
| Lane’s MineGarder Road | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region |
| 41.3531, -73.2394 | Public |
| WiltonMather Street | Western Connecticut Planning Region |
| 41.2349, -73.4263 | Public |
| Tintic MountainsOld Highway Road | Juab County | 39.9123, -112.1311 | Public | |
| Bingham CanyonKennecott Access Road | Salt Lake County |
| 40.5575, -112.1319 | Public |
| Jelm MountainJelm Mountain Road | Albany County |
| 41.0761, -105.9915 | Public |
Bismuth rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find bismuth in the U.S.?+
California, Connecticut, Utah have the highest concentrations of bismuth in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many bismuth rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
7 mapped spots across 4 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect bismuth on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like bismuth 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 bismuth in the field?+
Field identification of bismuth 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 bismuth on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
