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Where to Find Flint in Ohio

Ohio has 7 mapped collecting spots that report flint, spread across 5 counties. 6 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible, and 1 is a fee-dig site.

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Every flint spot we track in Ohio

Standout flint spots in Ohio

Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.

Best counties for flint in Ohio

Ranked by the number of mapped flint spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.

Before you go

Read the flint identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Flint in the encyclopedia.

Flint in Ohio FAQ

Where can you find flint in Ohio?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Licking County, Muskingum County, and Hocking County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many flint spots are mapped in Ohio?+
7 spots across 5 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect flint in Ohio?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 6 of the 7 mapped spots here sit on land marked public, and 1 is a fee-dig operation where you pay for access and keep what you find. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.

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Hunt flint in Ohio with the map in your pocket

RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.

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