Where to Find Ore in the United States
1 mapped ore spots across 1 U.S. states. Ore 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 ore across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for ore
States ranked by number of ore spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused ore-in-state list.
Every ore spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhillipsburgGranite Rd | Granite County | 46.3193, -113.2805 | Public |
Ore rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find ore in the U.S.?+
Montana have the highest concentrations of ore in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many ore 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 ore on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like ore 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 ore in the field?+
Field identification of ore 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 ore on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
