Where to Find Blue Jasper in the United States
3 mapped blue jasper spots across 3 U.S. states. Blue Jasper 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 blue jasper across the United States, with 3 mapped spots
Top states for blue jasper
States ranked by number of blue jasper spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused blue jasper-in-state list.
Every blue jasper spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foothills of Sunset Peak | Greenlee County |
| 33.1159, -109.2678 | Public |
| Abbeville CountyHighway 28 | Abbeville County | 34.2079, -82.4143 | Public | |
| Bumpus CoveGraveyard Hill Road | Washington County |
| 36.1684, -82.4750 | Public |
Blue Jasper rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find blue jasper in the U.S.?+
Arizona, South Carolina, Tennessee have the highest concentrations of blue jasper in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many blue jasper rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
3 mapped spots across 3 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect blue jasper on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like blue jasper 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 blue jasper in the field?+
Field identification of blue jasper 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 blue jasper on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
