Where to Find Fossilized Ivory in the United States
4 mapped fossilized ivory spots across 1 U.S. states. Fossilized Ivory is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Learn about fossilized ivory: properties & identification →Map showing where to find fossilized ivory across the United States, with 4 mapped spots
Top states for fossilized ivory
States ranked by number of fossilized ivory spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused fossilized ivory-in-state list.
Every fossilized ivory spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alachua County QuarriesNorthwest 202nd Street | Alachua County |
| 29.6745, -82.5626 | Public |
| Bradford CountyEagle Ridge Horse Trail | Citrus County |
| 28.8191, -82.4822 | Public |
| Marion County QuarriesUS 301;US 441 | Marion County |
| 29.2491, -82.1497 | Public |
| Sumter County QuarriesCR 470 | Sumter County |
| 28.7676, -82.0472 | Public |
Fossilized Ivory rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find fossilized ivory in the U.S.?+
Florida have the highest concentrations of fossilized ivory in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many fossilized ivory rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
4 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect fossilized ivory on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like fossilized ivory 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 ivory in the field?+
Field identification of fossilized ivory 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 ivory on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
