Where to Find Flint
17 mapped flint spots across 9 regions. Pick a region for its local guide, or browse every spot below. Flint is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Every mapped flint spot
Best spotFlint RidgeLicking County, OhioPublic access · Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian +7
Best spotOmahaDouglas County, NebraskaPublic access · Banded Agate, Moss Agate, Chalcedony +5
Best spotWayne CountyWayne County, TennesseePublic access · Chert, Agatized Fossil, Flint +1
Best spotTuscarawas River near ZoarTuscarawas County, OhioPublic access · Flint
Best spotVirgin ValleyHumboldt County, NevadaPermission required · Agate, Chalcedony, Chert +6
Best spotChattahoochee RiverMuscogee County, GeorgiaPublic access · Chalcedony, Chert, Flint +3
Muskingum CountyMuskingum County, OhioPublic access · Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian +7- EastonNorthampton County, PennsylvaniaPublic access · Chert, Flint, Apatite +6
Agate PointHumboldt County, NevadaCheck locally · Agate, Chalcedony, Chert +2- Licking & Muskingum CountiesLicking County, OhioPublic access · Flint, Chalcedony, Quartz
- PanacaLincoln County, NevadaPublic access · Chalcedony, Chert, Flint
- Washington County AreaWashington County, FloridaPublic access · Chert, Flint
- Benton TownshipHocking County, OhioPublic access · Flint
- Crowley QuarryMercer County, North DakotaPublic access · Flint
- DoniphanRipley County, MissouriPublic access · Flint
- Holmes CountyHolmes County, OhioPublic access · Flint
- Nether's Flint FarmMuskingum County, OhioFee dig · Flint
Top regions for flint
United States
17 spots · 9 regionsFlint rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find flint?+
Ohio, Nevada, Florida have the highest concentrations of flint in this list. Quality and access vary by area, so open the linked region pages for a detailed view.
How many flint rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
17 mapped spots across 9 regions. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect flint on public land?+
In the U.S., casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like flint 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 flint in the field?+
Field identification of flint 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 flint on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
