Where to Find Quartz
483 mapped quartz spots across 56 regions in 2 countries. Pick a region for its local guide, or browse every spot by country below. Quartz is the most abundant rockhounding mineral in the country. Clear and smoky points come from Arkansas, Colorado, and the Sierra Nevada; rose quartz, milky veins, and pegmatite-grade material show up in pegmatite belts from Maine to South Dakota.
Top regions for quartz
United States
445 spots · 45 regions- North Carolina54
- Utah33
- Pennsylvania32
- Virginia28
- Missouri22
- Georgia20
- New Jersey20
- Maine15
- Wisconsin13
- New Mexico12
- West Virginia12
- Maryland11
- Wyoming11
- Idaho10
- South Carolina10
- Tennessee9
- Arkansas8
- Connecticut8
- New York8
- California7
- Kentucky7
- Washington7
- Alabama6
- Arizona6
- Indiana6
- Montana6
- Rhode Island6
- Texas6
- New Hampshire5
- Oregon5
- Vermont5
- Colorado4
- Nevada4
- North Dakota4
- Delaware3
- Illinois3
- Iowa3
- Michigan3
- Ohio3
- Oklahoma3
- South Dakota3
- Florida1
- Kansas1
- Massachusetts1
- Minnesota1
Map showing where to find quartz, with 483 mapped spots
Every mapped quartz spot
445 mapped quartz spots in United States, most in North Carolina (54). 401 public, 12 paid, 23 permission.
Showing the top 100 of 445 spots. Explore all 445 on the map
38 mapped quartz spots in Canada, most in Nova Scotia (12). 12 public, 2 paid, 0 permission.
Quartz rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find quartz?+
North Carolina, Utah, Pennsylvania have the highest concentrations of quartz in this list. Quality and access vary by area, so open the linked region pages for a detailed view.
How many quartz rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
483 mapped spots across 56 regions in 2 countries. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect quartz on public land?+
In the U.S., casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like quartz 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. Rules differ by country and region, so always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify quartz in the field?+
Field identification of quartz 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 quartz on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
