Where to Find Quartz in Indiana
Indiana has 6 mapped collecting spots that report quartz, spread across 5 counties. The largest share sits in Brown County County with 2 spots. 6 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 6 quartz collecting spots in Indiana
Best counties for quartz in Indiana
Ranked by the number of mapped quartz spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Brown County2 spots
- Cass County1 spot
- Harrison County1 spot
- Marion County1 spot
- Morgan County1 spot
Every quartz spot we track in Indiana
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown CountySR 46;SR 135 | Brown County | 39.1961, -86.2117 | Public | |
| Brown County State ParkSR 46 | Brown County | 39.1780, -86.2698 | Public | |
| LogansportUS 24 | Cass County | 40.7397, -86.2925 | Public | |
| Corydon | Harrison County | 38.2469, -86.1491 | Public | |
| Williams CreekNottingham Court | Marion County | 39.8884, -86.1433 | Public | |
| Morgan CountySR 67 | Morgan County | 39.4833, -86.4381 | Public |
Before you go
Read the quartz identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Quartz in the encyclopedia.
Quartz in Indiana FAQ
Where can you find quartz in Indiana?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Brown County County, Cass County County, and Harrison County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many quartz spots are mapped in Indiana?+
6 spots across 5 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 quartz 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 quartz 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.
