Where to Find Feldspar in the United States
65 mapped feldspar spots across 12 U.S. states. 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.
Map showing where to find feldspar across the United States, with 65 mapped spots
Top states for feldspar
States ranked by number of feldspar spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused feldspar-in-state list.
Every feldspar spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
Feldspar rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find feldspar in the U.S.?+
Maine, North Carolina, Virginia have the highest concentrations of feldspar in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many feldspar rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
65 mapped spots across 12 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect feldspar on public land?+
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. 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.
