Where to Find Meteorites in the United States
1 mapped meteorites spots across 1 U.S. states. Meteorites 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 meteorites across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for meteorites
States ranked by number of meteorites spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused meteorites-in-state list.
Every meteorites spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Ranch | Kiowa County |
| 37.5867, -99.1828 | Public |
Meteorites rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find meteorites in the U.S.?+
Kansas have the highest concentrations of meteorites in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many meteorites 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 meteorites on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like meteorites 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 meteorites in the field?+
Field identification of meteorites 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 meteorites on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
