Where to Find Green Quartz in the United States
5 mapped green quartz spots across 5 U.S. states. Green Quartz 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 green quartz: properties & identification →Map showing where to find green quartz across the United States, with 5 mapped spots
Top states for green quartz
States ranked by number of green quartz spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused green quartz-in-state list.
Every green quartz spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buzzard CreekNewbury's Road | Clay County |
| 33.3251, -85.9283 | Check locally |
| PittsfieldEast New Lenox Road | Berkshire County |
| 42.4183, -73.2232 | Public |
| GibsonvilleCone Club Road | Guilford County |
| 36.0946, -79.5660 | Public |
| AntlersUS 271 | Pushmataha County |
| 34.2493, -95.6024 | Check locally |
| Big CreekJoy Way | Cocke County |
| 35.8390, -83.0958 | Public |
Green Quartz rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find green quartz in the U.S.?+
Alabama, Massachusetts, North Carolina have the highest concentrations of green quartz in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many green quartz rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
5 mapped spots across 5 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect green quartz on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like green quartz 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 green quartz in the field?+
Field identification of green quartz 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 green quartz on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
