Where to Find Fossilized Coral in the United States
10 mapped fossilized coral spots across 6 U.S. states. Fossilized Coral 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 fossilized coral across the United States, with 10 mapped spots
Top states for fossilized coral
States ranked by number of fossilized coral spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused fossilized coral-in-state list.
Every fossilized coral spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacolitos CanyonJacalitos Creek Road | Fresno County | 36.0962, -120.3204 | Public | |
| Englewood BeachNorth Beach Road | Charlotte County |
| 26.9242, -82.3614 | Public |
| Gulf Beaches (South)Seaview Court | Collier County |
| 25.9411, -81.7403 | Public |
| Key LargoHibiscus Lane | Monroe County | 25.1101, -80.4228 | Public | |
| Pinellas & Hillsborough Beaches120th Avenue West | Pinellas County | 27.7740, -82.7793 | Public | |
| Gulf BeachesSouth Casey Key Road | Sarasota County |
| 27.1229, -82.4711 | Public |
| Maumee RiverNiagara Drive | Allen County | 41.0819, -85.1127 | Public | |
| Fremont County200 Street | Fremont County |
| 40.7511, -95.6772 | Public |
| Kasota | Le Sueur County | 44.2857, -93.9907 | Public | |
| Fogelsanger QuarryBroadway | Erie County |
| 42.8998, -78.7407 | Public |
Fossilized Coral rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find fossilized coral in the U.S.?+
Florida, California, Indiana have the highest concentrations of fossilized coral in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many fossilized coral rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
10 mapped spots across 6 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect fossilized coral on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like fossilized coral 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 fossilized coral in the field?+
Field identification of fossilized coral 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 fossilized coral on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
