Where to Find Quartzite in the United States
7 mapped quartzite spots across 5 U.S. states. Quartzite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Learn about quartzite: properties & identification →Map showing where to find quartzite across the United States, with 7 mapped spots
Top states for quartzite
States ranked by number of quartzite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused quartzite-in-state list.
Every quartzite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fandango PassFandango Pass Road | Modoc County |
| 41.8021, -120.2068 | Public |
| NW San Juan County | San Juan County |
| 36.7617, -108.6553 | Public |
| Hazelton and White HavenStockton Road | Luzerne County |
| 40.9665, -75.9211 | Public |
| General Area24 3/4 Street | Barron County |
| 45.4851, -91.6425 | Public |
| Abelman's Gorge areaRiver Street | Sauk County |
| 43.4904, -89.9174 | Public |
| Central Wood CountyLincoln Road | Wood County |
| 44.4322, -90.0296 | Public |
| Worland | Washakie County |
| 43.9624, -107.8925 | Public |
Quartzite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find quartzite in the U.S.?+
Wisconsin, California, New Mexico have the highest concentrations of quartzite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many quartzite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
7 mapped spots across 5 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect quartzite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like quartzite 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 quartzite in the field?+
Field identification of quartzite 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 quartzite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
