Where to Find Jade in the United States
15 mapped jade spots across 5 U.S. states. Jade 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 jade across the United States, with 15 mapped spots
Top states for jade
States ranked by number of jade spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused jade-in-state list.
Every jade spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
Jade rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find jade in the U.S.?+
California, Wyoming, Nevada have the highest concentrations of jade in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many jade rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
15 mapped spots across 5 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect jade on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like jade 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 jade in the field?+
Field identification of jade 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 jade on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
