Where to Find Flint in Ohio
Ohio has 6 mapped collecting spots that report flint, spread across 5 counties. The largest share sits in Licking County County with 2 spots. 6 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 6 flint collecting spots in Ohio
Best counties for flint in Ohio
Ranked by the number of mapped flint spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Licking County2 spots
- Hocking County1 spot
- Holmes County1 spot
- Muskingum County1 spot
- Tuscarawas County1 spot
Every flint spot we track in Ohio
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton TownshipFairview Road | Hocking County | 39.4064, -82.5238 | Public | |
| Holmes CountyEast Jackson Street | Holmes County | 40.5542, -81.9173 | Public | |
| Flint RidgeFlint Ridge Road Southeast | Licking County | 39.9897, -82.2652 | Public | |
| Licking & Muskingum CountiesSummit Road Southeast | Licking County | 40.0504, -82.3879 | Public | |
| Muskingum CountyI 70 | Muskingum County | 39.9595, -81.9348 | Public | |
| Tuscarawas River near ZoarOhio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail / Zoar Valley Trail | Tuscarawas County | 40.5972, -81.4129 | Public |
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 County, Hocking County County, and Holmes County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many flint spots are mapped in Ohio?+
6 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 6 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. 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.
