Where to Find Fluorite in Ohio
Ohio has 5 mapped collecting spots that report fluorite, spread across 4 counties. The largest share sits in Ottawa County with 2 spots. 5 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Every fluorite spot we track in Ohio
SanduskyErie County, OhioPublic access · Calcite, Celestite, Dolomite +5- GenoaOttawa County, OhioPublic access · Calcite, Celestite, Dolomite +4
- Maple Grove QuarrySeneca County, OhioPublic access · Calcite, Celestite, Dolomite +4
- Clay Center limestone quarryOttawa County, OhioPublic access · Calcite, Celestite, Dolomite +3
- Bowling GreenWood County, OhioPublic access · Barite, Calcite, Celestite +2
Best counties for fluorite in Ohio
Ranked by the number of mapped fluorite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Ottawa County2 spots
- Erie County1 spot
- Seneca County1 spot
- Wood County1 spot
Before you go
Read the fluorite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Fluorite in the encyclopedia.
Fluorite in Ohio FAQ
Where can you find fluorite in Ohio?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Ottawa County, Erie County, and Seneca County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many fluorite spots are mapped in Ohio?+
5 spots across 4 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 fluorite 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. 5 of the 5 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt fluorite 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.
