Where to Find Clear Quartz in the United States
4 mapped clear quartz spots across 3 U.S. states. Clear Quartz 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 clear quartz across the United States, with 4 mapped spots
Top states for clear quartz
States ranked by number of clear quartz spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused clear quartz-in-state list.
Every clear quartz spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigwam CreekStoney Pass Road | Jefferson County |
| 39.2487, -105.3387 | Public |
| Collins HillRose Hill Road | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region |
| 41.5883, -72.5916 | Public |
| Pelton’s QuarryCox Road | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region |
| 41.6011, -72.5767 | Public |
| HillsboroState Highway 11 South | Jasper County |
| 33.1796, -83.6409 | Public |
Clear Quartz rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find clear quartz in the U.S.?+
Connecticut, Colorado, Georgia have the highest concentrations of clear quartz in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many clear quartz rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
4 mapped spots across 3 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect clear quartz on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like clear quartz 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 clear quartz in the field?+
Field identification of clear quartz 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 clear quartz on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
