Where to Find Chert in Florida
10 mapped chert rockhounding spots in Florida, across 7 counties. Chert is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 10 chert rockhounding spots in Florida
Chert by county in Florida
Counties ranked by number of chert spots in our database.
Every chert spot in Florida
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alachua County QuarriesNorthwest 202nd Street | Alachua County |
| 29.6745, -82.5626 | Public |
| Bradford CountyEagle Ridge Horse Trail | Citrus County |
| 28.8191, -82.4822 | Public |
| Crystal RiverSuncoast Boulevard | Citrus County | 28.9642, -82.6352 | Public | |
| Cottondale AreaPeanut Road | Jackson County | 30.8291, -85.4018 | Public | |
| Jackson County AreaValley View Road | Jackson County | 30.8051, -85.2591 | Public | |
| Marion County QuarriesUS 301;US 441 | Marion County |
| 29.2491, -82.1497 | Public |
| Pinellas & Hillsborough Beaches120th Avenue West | Pinellas County | 27.7740, -82.7793 | Public | |
| Sumter County QuarriesCR 470 | Sumter County |
| 28.7676, -82.0472 | Public |
| Chipley AreaJackson Avenue | Washington County | 30.7795, -85.5384 | Public | |
| Washington County AreaBunyon Drive | Washington County | 30.5639, -85.6309 | Public |
Chert in Florida FAQ
Where can I find chert in Florida?+
RockHoundR tracks 10 chert spots in Florida, spread across 7 counties. The strongest concentration is in Citrus County.
Is collecting chert legal in Florida?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like chert is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Florida, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best chert location in Florida?+
Citrus County has the most chert spots in our database for Florida. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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