Where to Find Black Flint in the United States
1 mapped black flint spots across 1 U.S. states. Black Flint 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 black flint across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for black flint
States ranked by number of black flint spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused black flint-in-state list.
Every black flint spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coshocton CountyCounty Road 55 | Coshocton County |
| 40.2784, -81.9090 | Public |
Black Flint rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find black flint in the U.S.?+
Ohio have the highest concentrations of black flint in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many black flint 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 black flint on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like black flint 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 black flint in the field?+
Field identification of black flint 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 black flint on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
