Where to Find Pyrite in Indiana
Indiana has 6 mapped collecting spots that report pyrite, spread across 6 counties. The largest share sits in Cass County County with 1 spot. 6 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 6 pyrite collecting spots in Indiana
Best counties for pyrite in Indiana
Ranked by the number of mapped pyrite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Cass County1 spot
- Huntington County1 spot
- Knox County1 spot
- Parke County1 spot
- Warren County1 spot
- Wells County1 spot
Every pyrite spot we track in Indiana
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LogansportUS 24 | Cass County | 40.7397, -86.2925 | Public | |
| HuntingtonCounty Road 400 North | Huntington County |
| 40.8916, -85.4650 | Public |
| BicknellGrundman Road | Knox County | 38.7293, -87.4136 | Public | |
| Parke CountyMarshall Road | Parke County | 39.7728, -87.2137 | Public | |
| Big Pine CreekWest Briscoe Road | Warren County |
| 40.4100, -87.3433 | Public |
| BlufftonEast 200 North | Wells County | 40.7694, -85.1845 | Public |
Before you go
Read the pyrite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Pyrite in the encyclopedia.
Pyrite in Indiana FAQ
Where can you find pyrite in Indiana?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Cass County County, Huntington County County, and Knox County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many pyrite spots are mapped in Indiana?+
6 spots across 6 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect pyrite in Indiana?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 6 of the 6 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt pyrite in Indiana with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
