Where to Find Grossularite Garnet in the United States
3 mapped grossularite garnet spots across 3 U.S. states. Grossularite Garnet 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 grossularite garnet: properties & identification →Map showing where to find grossularite garnet across the United States, with 3 mapped spots
Top states for grossularite garnet
States ranked by number of grossularite garnet spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused grossularite garnet-in-state list.
Every grossularite garnet spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Area FlorenceOregon Coast Highway | Lane County |
| 44.2672, -124.1086 | Public |
| CornwallTwenty-Eighth Division Highway | Lebanon County | 40.2548, -76.3978 | Public | |
| Bonanza FlatFireweed Way | Wasatch County |
| 40.5947, -111.5163 | Public |
Grossularite Garnet rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find grossularite garnet in the U.S.?+
Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah have the highest concentrations of grossularite garnet in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many grossularite garnet rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
3 mapped spots across 3 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect grossularite garnet on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like grossularite garnet 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 grossularite garnet in the field?+
Field identification of grossularite garnet 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 grossularite garnet on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
