Where to Find Pyrite in Ohio
Ohio has 9 mapped collecting spots that report pyrite, spread across 8 counties. The largest share sits in Ottawa County County with 2 spots. 9 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 9 pyrite collecting spots in Ohio
Best counties for pyrite in Ohio
Ranked by the number of mapped pyrite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Ottawa County2 spots
- Delaware County1 spot
- Erie County1 spot
- Franklin County1 spot
- Ross County1 spot
- Seneca County1 spot
- Tuscarawas County1 spot
- Wood County1 spot
Every pyrite spot we track in Ohio
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware CountySouth Section Line Road | Delaware County | 40.2914, -83.1305 | Public | |
| SanduskyEast Strub Road | Erie County | 41.4170, -82.6803 | Public | |
| ColumbusJackson Pike | Franklin County | 39.9023, -83.0163 | Public | |
| Clay Center limestone quarryNorth Bolander Road | Ottawa County | 41.5744, -83.3635 | Public | |
| GenoaMain Street | Ottawa County | 41.5080, -83.3544 | Public | |
| ChillicotheState Route 28 | Ross County | 39.3511, -83.0967 | Public | |
| Maple Grove QuarryCr42 | Seneca County | 41.2256, -83.2137 | Public | |
| Tuscarawas CountyOverlook | Tuscarawas County | 40.5502, -81.4059 | Public | |
| Bowling GreenSouth Dixie Highway | Wood County | 41.3160, -83.6482 | 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 Ohio FAQ
Where can you find pyrite in Ohio?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Ottawa County County, Delaware County County, and Erie County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many pyrite spots are mapped in Ohio?+
9 spots across 8 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 Ohio?+
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. 9 of the 9 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 Ohio 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.
