Where to Find Manganese in the United States
19 mapped manganese spots across 10 U.S. states. 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.
Map showing where to find manganese across the United States, with 19 mapped spots
Top states for manganese
States ranked by number of manganese spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused manganese-in-state list.
Every manganese spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
Manganese rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find manganese in the U.S.?+
Nevada, North Carolina, Minnesota have the highest concentrations of manganese in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many manganese rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
19 mapped spots across 10 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect manganese on public land?+
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. 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.
