Where to Find Limonite in the United States
70 mapped limonite spots across 12 U.S. states. Limonite 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 limonite across the United States, with 70 mapped spots
Top states for limonite
States ranked by number of limonite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused limonite-in-state list.
Every limonite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
Limonite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find limonite in the U.S.?+
Utah, North Carolina, Iowa have the highest concentrations of limonite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many limonite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
70 mapped spots across 12 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect limonite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like limonite 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 limonite in the field?+
Field identification of limonite 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 limonite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
