Where to Find Diamond in the United States
25 mapped diamond spots across 11 U.S. states. Diamond 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 diamond across the United States, with 25 mapped spots
Top states for diamond
States ranked by number of diamond spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused diamond-in-state list.
Every diamond spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
Diamond rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find diamond in the U.S.?+
North Carolina, Wisconsin, California have the highest concentrations of diamond in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many diamond rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
25 mapped spots across 11 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect diamond on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like diamond 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 diamond in the field?+
Field identification of diamond 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 diamond on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
