Where to Find Megalodon Teeth in the United States
7 mapped megalodon teeth spots across 1 U.S. states. Megalodon Teeth 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 megalodon teeth across the United States, with 7 mapped spots
Top states for megalodon teeth
States ranked by number of megalodon teeth spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused megalodon teeth-in-state list.
Every megalodon teeth spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan River | Beaufort County |
| 32.4457, -80.4810 | Public |
| Cooper RiverDennis Boulevard | Berkeley County |
| 33.1928, -79.9690 | Public |
| Folly BeachWest Arctic Avenue | Charleston County |
| 32.6522, -79.9447 | Public |
| Kiawah IslandBoardwalk 29 | Charleston County |
| 32.6017, -80.0831 | Public |
| Morris Island | Charleston County |
| 32.7100, -79.8839 | Public |
| Edisto BeachBeach Access 12 | Colleton County |
| 32.4879, -80.3173 | Public |
| Myrtle BeachMyrtle Beach Boardwalk | Horry County |
| 33.6879, -78.8822 | Public |
Megalodon Teeth rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find megalodon teeth in the U.S.?+
South Carolina have the highest concentrations of megalodon teeth in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many megalodon teeth rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
7 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect megalodon teeth on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like megalodon teeth 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 megalodon teeth in the field?+
Field identification of megalodon teeth 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 megalodon teeth on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
