Where to Find Manganese
20 mapped manganese spots across 11 regions in 2 countries. Pick a region for its local guide, or browse every spot below. Manganese is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Every mapped manganese spot
Best spotMoss MountainMonroe County, West VirginiaPublic access · Chert Nodule, Iron, Manganese +2
Best spotGoldfieldEsmeralda County, NevadaPublic access · Alum, Pyrite, Quartz +6
Willis MountainBuckingham County, VirginiaPublic access · Kyanite, Manganese, Apatite +9
White Pine CountyWhite Pine County, NevadaCheck locally · Copper, Mercury, Platinum +5- CartersvilleBartow County, GeorgiaPublic access · Barite, Geode, Goethite +4
- GolcondaHumboldt County, NevadaPublic access · Gold, Copper, Iron +4
- PiocheLincoln County, NevadaPublic access · Copper, Gold, Lead +4
- Arco MineCrow Wing County, MinnesotaPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper +3
- Gold HillRowan County, North CarolinaPermission required · Magnetite, Manganese, Garnet +3
- Portsmouth MineCrow Wing County, MinnesotaPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper +3
- CalienteLincoln County, NevadaPublic access · Gold, Silver, Lead +2
- Mt. TirzahPerson County, North CarolinaPublic access · Actinolite, Hematite, Limonite +2
- Benallt Manganese MineGwyneddPermission required · Manganese, Rhodochrosite, Spessartine
- Black MountainClark County, NevadaPublic access · Iron, Manganese
- Piney CreekAlleghany County, North CarolinaPublic access · Manganese, Rutile
- Silver BluffAiken County, South CarolinaPublic access · Manganese, Cobalt
- Las Vegas (manganese area)Mohave County, ArizonaPublic access · Manganese
- LehighCoal County, OklahomaCheck locally · Manganese
- Mill CreekJohnston County, OklahomaCheck locally · Manganese
- Sturgill CreekWashington County, IdahoPublic access · Manganese
Top regions for manganese
United States
19 spots · 10 regionsUnited Kingdom
1 spots · 1 regionsManganese rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find manganese?+
Nevada, North Carolina, Minnesota have the highest concentrations of manganese in this list. Quality and access vary by area, so open the linked region pages for a detailed view.
How many manganese rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
20 mapped spots across 11 regions in 2 countries. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect manganese on public land?+
In the U.S., casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like manganese 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. Rules differ by country and region, so always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify manganese in the field?+
Field identification of manganese 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 manganese on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
