Where to Find Pumice in the United States
1 mapped pumice spots across 1 U.S. states. Pumice 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 pumice: properties & identification →Map showing where to find pumice across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for pumice
States ranked by number of pumice spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused pumice-in-state list.
Every pumice spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotty’s Junction | Nye County |
| 37.2329, -116.9761 | Public |
Pumice rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find pumice in the U.S.?+
Nevada have the highest concentrations of pumice in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many pumice 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 pumice on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like pumice 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 pumice in the field?+
Field identification of pumice 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 pumice on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
