Where to Find Calamine in the United States
8 mapped calamine spots across 6 U.S. states. Calamine 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 calamine across the United States, with 8 mapped spots
Top states for calamine
States ranked by number of calamine spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused calamine-in-state list.
Every calamine spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BridgewaterQuarry Drive | Northwest Hills Planning Region |
| 41.5630, -73.3410 | Public |
| New WindsorNew Windsor Road | Carroll County | 39.5363, -77.1052 | Public | |
| Davidson CountySilver Hill Road | Davidson County | 35.7057, -80.1995 | Public | |
| Peoria | Ottawa County | 36.9036, -94.6557 | Check locally | |
| Mossy CreekHicks Road | Jefferson County | 36.1106, -83.4770 | Public | |
| New Prospect MineHelms Ferry Road | Union County | 36.3982, -83.8414 | Public | |
| FriscoEly Highway | Beaver County | 38.4497, -113.2764 | Public | |
| Promontory MountainsSouth East Promontory Road | Box Elder County | 41.2539, -112.4913 | Public |
Calamine rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find calamine in the U.S.?+
Tennessee, Utah, Connecticut have the highest concentrations of calamine in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many calamine rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
8 mapped spots across 6 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect calamine on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like calamine 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 calamine in the field?+
Field identification of calamine 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 calamine on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
