Where to Find Chert in Florida
Florida has 10 mapped collecting spots that report chert, spread across 7 counties. The largest share sits in Citrus County County with 2 spots. 10 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 10 chert collecting spots in Florida
Best counties for chert in Florida
Ranked by the number of mapped chert spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Citrus County2 spots
- Jackson County2 spots
- Washington County2 spots
- Alachua County1 spot
- Marion County1 spot
- Pinellas County1 spot
- Sumter County1 spot
Every chert spot we track in Florida
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| 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 |
Before you go
Read the chert identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Chert in the encyclopedia.
Chert in Florida FAQ
Where can you find chert in Florida?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Citrus County County, Jackson County County, and Washington County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many chert spots are mapped in Florida?+
10 spots across 7 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 chert 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. 10 of the 10 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt chert 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.
