Where to Find Puddingstone in the United States
1 mapped puddingstone spots across 1 U.S. states. Puddingstone is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Learn about puddingstone: properties & identification →Map showing where to find puddingstone across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for puddingstone
States ranked by number of puddingstone spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused puddingstone-in-state list.
Every puddingstone spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point of RocksCatoctin Mountain Highway | Frederick County |
| 39.2755, -77.5416 | Public |
Puddingstone rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find puddingstone in the U.S.?+
Maryland have the highest concentrations of puddingstone in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many puddingstone 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 puddingstone on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like puddingstone 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 puddingstone in the field?+
Field identification of puddingstone 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 puddingstone on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
