Where to Find Quartz Concretions in the United States
2 mapped quartz concretions spots across 2 U.S. states. Quartz Concretions is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Map showing where to find quartz concretions across the United States, with 2 mapped spots
Top states for quartz concretions
States ranked by number of quartz concretions spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused quartz concretions-in-state list.
Every quartz concretions spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NortonCity Route | Norton County |
| 39.8353, -99.8718 | Public |
| Pine RidgeElder Drive | Sheridan County |
| 42.9939, -102.5627 | Public |
Quartz Concretions rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find quartz concretions in the U.S.?+
Kansas, Nebraska have the highest concentrations of quartz concretions in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many quartz concretions rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
2 mapped spots across 2 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect quartz concretions on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like quartz concretions 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 quartz concretions in the field?+
Field identification of quartz concretions 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 concretions on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
