Where to Find Fossilized Coral in Florida
5 mapped fossilized coral rockhounding spots in Florida, across 5 counties. Fossilized Coral is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 5 fossilized coral rockhounding spots in Florida
Fossilized Coral by county in Florida
Counties ranked by number of fossilized coral spots in our database.
Every fossilized coral spot in Florida
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Fossilized Coral in Florida FAQ
Where can I find fossilized coral in Florida?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 fossilized coral spots in Florida, spread across 5 counties. The strongest concentration is in Charlotte County.
Is collecting fossilized coral legal in Florida?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like fossilized coral is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Florida, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best fossilized coral location in Florida?+
Charlotte County has the most fossilized coral spots in our database for Florida. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
