Where to Find Crinoid Stems in the United States
1 mapped crinoid stems spots across 1 U.S. states. Crinoid Stems is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Learn about crinoid stems: properties & identification →Map showing where to find crinoid stems across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for crinoid stems
States ranked by number of crinoid stems spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused crinoid stems-in-state list.
Every crinoid stems spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banks of Llano RiverRanch Road 1871 | Mason County |
| 30.6598, -99.3244 | Public |
Crinoid Stems rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find crinoid stems in the U.S.?+
Texas have the highest concentrations of crinoid stems in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many crinoid stems rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
1 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect crinoid stems on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like crinoid stems 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 crinoid stems in the field?+
Field identification of crinoid stems 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 crinoid stems on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
