Where to Find Cerussite in the United States
60 mapped cerussite spots across 12 U.S. states. Cerussite 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 cerussite across the United States, with 60 mapped spots
Top states for cerussite
States ranked by number of cerussite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused cerussite-in-state list.
Every cerussite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
Cerussite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find cerussite in the U.S.?+
Utah, Missouri, New Mexico have the highest concentrations of cerussite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many cerussite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
60 mapped spots across 12 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect cerussite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like cerussite 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 cerussite in the field?+
Field identification of cerussite 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 cerussite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
