Where to Find Chromite
17 mapped chromite spots across 8 regions. Pick a region for its local guide, or browse every spot below. Chromite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Every mapped chromite spot
Best spotCecil CountyLancaster County, PennsylvaniaPublic access · Kammererite, Serpentine, Soapstone +4
Best spotChesterHampden County, MassachusettsPublic access · Emery, Diaspore, Jasper +3
Best spotLittle Sandy RiverElliott County, KentuckyPublic access · Apatite, Almandine Garnet, Chromite +3
Best spotCorundum HillMacon County, North CarolinaPublic access · Corundum, Ruby, Blue Sapphire +4
Higdon MountainMacon County, North CarolinaPublic access · Actinolite, Chalcedony, Chromite +10- Funks Pond Recreational AreaCecil County, MarylandPublic access · Kammererite, Serpentine, Soapstone +4
- Rock SpringsCecil County, MarylandPublic access · Kammererite, Serpentine, Soapstone +4
- Chrome HillHarford County, MarylandPublic access · Smoky Quartz, Actinolite, Bronzite +3
- WrightsdaleChester County, PennsylvaniaPublic access · Brucite, Chromite, Magnesite +3
- Reed Mine & Walkens MineHarford County, MarylandPublic access · Chromite, Brucite, Quartz +2
- Colorado RiverGrand County, UtahPublic access · Chromite, Gold
Colorado RiverSan Juan County, UtahPermission required · Chromite, Gold- Unnamed Location (Chromite/Uvarovite)El Dorado County, CaliforniaPublic access · Chromite, Uvarovite
- Crystal Springs ReservoirSan Mateo County, CaliforniaPermission required · Chromite
- Deer Creek Canyon MineConverse County, WyomingPublic access · Chromite
- Horse Mt (Chromite)Humboldt County, CaliforniaPublic access · Chromite
- Purcell-Griffin MineMariposa County, CaliforniaPublic access · Chromite
Top regions for chromite
United States
17 spots · 8 regionsChromite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find chromite?+
California, Maryland, North Carolina have the highest concentrations of chromite in this list. Quality and access vary by area, so open the linked region pages for a detailed view.
How many chromite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
17 mapped spots across 8 regions. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect chromite on public land?+
In the U.S., casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like chromite 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. Rules differ by country and region, so always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify chromite in the field?+
Field identification of chromite 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 chromite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
