Where to Find Goethite in the United States
36 mapped goethite spots across 12 U.S. states. Goethite 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 goethite across the United States, with 36 mapped spots
Top states for goethite
States ranked by number of goethite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused goethite-in-state list.
Every goethite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
Goethite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find goethite in the U.S.?+
Missouri, New Jersey, Utah have the highest concentrations of goethite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many goethite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
36 mapped spots across 12 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect goethite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like goethite 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 goethite in the field?+
Field identification of goethite 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 goethite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
