Where to Find Feldspar
67 mapped feldspar spots across 22 regions in 2 countries. Pick a region for its local guide, or browse every spot by country below. Feldspar is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Top regions for feldspar
United States
66 spots · 21 regionsCanada
1 spots · 1 regionsMap showing where to find feldspar, with 67 mapped spots
Every mapped feldspar spot
Feldspar rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find feldspar?+
Maine, North Carolina, Virginia have the highest concentrations of feldspar in this list. Quality and access vary by area, so open the linked region pages for a detailed view.
How many feldspar rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
67 mapped spots across 22 regions in 2 countries. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect feldspar on public land?+
In the U.S., casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like feldspar 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 feldspar in the field?+
Field identification of feldspar 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 feldspar on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
