Where to Find Bloodstone in the United States
13 mapped bloodstone spots across 5 U.S. states. Bloodstone 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 bloodstone across the United States, with 13 mapped spots
Top states for bloodstone
States ranked by number of bloodstone spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused bloodstone-in-state list.
Every bloodstone spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
Bloodstone rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find bloodstone in the U.S.?+
Oregon, California, New York have the highest concentrations of bloodstone in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many bloodstone rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
13 mapped spots across 5 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect bloodstone on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like bloodstone 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 bloodstone in the field?+
Field identification of bloodstone 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 bloodstone on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
