Where to Find Calcite in Florida

Florida has 6 mapped collecting spots that report calcite, spread across 4 counties. The largest share sits in Okeechobee County with 3 spots. 3 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible, and 3 are fee-dig sites.

Standout calcite spots in Florida

Hand-picked from the full list below, with the reason each one earns a trip.

Crystal River
Citrus County
Crystal River sits on the Nature Coast where the Eocene Crystal River Formation limestone hosts calcite and quartz crystal pockets, chalcedony-filled fossil molds, and chert, along with fossil echinoids and mollusks.
Brooksville
Hernando County
The Brooksville area sits on the Ocala Uplift, where Eocene Ocala Limestone produces calcite crystal pockets and echinoid (sea biscuit) fossils, some hollow and lined with calcite as geodes.

Best counties for calcite in Florida

Ranked by the number of mapped calcite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.

Every calcite spot we track in Florida

Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.

Spot	County	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Crystal RiverSuncoast Boulevard	Citrus County	Calcite Quartz Chert Fossil	28.9642, -82.6352	Public
BrooksvilleCement Plant Road	Hernando County	Calcite Echinoid Geode	28.5745, -82.4255	Public
Fort DrumNortheast 55th Avenue	Okeechobee County	Calcite Fossil	27.5114, -80.7699	Paid / fee
Fort Drum Crystal MineHerbert Hoover Dike	Okeechobee County	Fossil Coral Calcite Aragonite Barite	27.2000, -80.8000	Paid / fee
Rucks PitNortheast 304th Street	Okeechobee County	Calcite Fossil	27.5153, -80.7616	Paid / fee
Chipley AreaJackson Avenue	Washington County	Calcite Chalk Chert	30.7795, -85.5384	Public

Before you go

Read the calcite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Calcite in the encyclopedia.

Calcite in Florida FAQ

Where can you find calcite in Florida?+

The mapped spots concentrate in Okeechobee County, Citrus County, and Hernando County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.

How many calcite spots are mapped in Florida?+

6 spots across 4 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.

Is it legal to collect calcite in Florida?+

Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 3 of the 6 mapped spots here sit on land marked public, and 3 are fee-dig operations where you pay for access and keep what you find. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.

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Hunt calcite in Florida with the map in your pocket

RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.