Where to Find Moonstone in the United States
28 mapped moonstone spots across 12 U.S. states. Moonstone 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 moonstone across the United States, with 28 mapped spots
Top states for moonstone
States ranked by number of moonstone spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused moonstone-in-state list.
Every moonstone spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
Moonstone rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find moonstone in the U.S.?+
Oregon, North Carolina, California have the highest concentrations of moonstone in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many moonstone rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
28 mapped spots across 12 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect moonstone on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like moonstone 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 moonstone in the field?+
Field identification of moonstone 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 moonstone on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
