Where to Find Quartz in Ohio
3 mapped quartz rockhounding spots in Ohio, across 2 counties. Quartz is the most abundant rockhounding mineral in the country.
Map of 3 quartz rockhounding spots in Ohio
Quartz by county in Ohio
Counties ranked by number of quartz spots in our database.
Every quartz spot in Ohio
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flint RidgeFlint Ridge Road Southeast | Licking County | 39.9897, -82.2652 | Public | |
| Licking & Muskingum CountiesSummit Road Southeast | Licking County | 40.0504, -82.3879 | Public | |
| Muskingum CountyI 70 | Muskingum County | 39.9595, -81.9348 | Public |
Quartz in Ohio FAQ
Where can I find quartz in Ohio?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 quartz spots in Ohio, spread across 2 counties. The strongest concentration is in Licking County.
Is collecting quartz legal in Ohio?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like quartz is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Ohio, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best quartz location in Ohio?+
Licking County has the most quartz spots in our database for Ohio. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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