Where to Find Cervantite in the United States
1 mapped cervantite spots across 1 U.S. states. Cervantite 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 cervantite across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for cervantite
States ranked by number of cervantite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused cervantite-in-state list.
Every cervantite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill CityCampaign Hill Road | Pennington County | 43.9333, -103.5941 | Public |
Cervantite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find cervantite in the U.S.?+
South Dakota have the highest concentrations of cervantite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many cervantite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
1 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect cervantite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like cervantite 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 cervantite in the field?+
Field identification of cervantite 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.
