Where to Find Lodestone in the United States
1 mapped lodestone spots across 1 U.S. states. Lodestone 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 lodestone across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for lodestone
States ranked by number of lodestone spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused lodestone-in-state list.
Every lodestone spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Peaks | Iron County | 37.7826, -113.3749 | Public |
Lodestone rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find lodestone in the U.S.?+
Utah have the highest concentrations of lodestone in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many lodestone rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
1 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect lodestone on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like lodestone 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 lodestone in the field?+
Field identification of lodestone 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 lodestone on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
