Where to Find Citrine in the United States
11 mapped citrine spots across 7 U.S. states. Citrine 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 citrine across the United States, with 11 mapped spots
Top states for citrine
States ranked by number of citrine spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused citrine-in-state list.
Every citrine spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
Citrine rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find citrine in the U.S.?+
Connecticut, Georgia, Nevada have the highest concentrations of citrine in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many citrine rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
11 mapped spots across 7 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect citrine on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like citrine 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 citrine in the field?+
Field identification of citrine 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 citrine on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
