Where to Find Radioactive Minerals in the United States
1 mapped radioactive minerals spots across 1 U.S. states. Radioactive Minerals 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 radioactive minerals across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for radioactive minerals
States ranked by number of radioactive minerals spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused radioactive minerals-in-state list.
Every radioactive minerals spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GrantsSan Mateo Road | McKinley County |
| 35.3426, -107.7590 | Public |
Radioactive Minerals rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find radioactive minerals in the U.S.?+
New Mexico have the highest concentrations of radioactive minerals in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many radioactive minerals rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
1 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect radioactive minerals on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like radioactive minerals 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 radioactive minerals in the field?+
Field identification of radioactive minerals 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 radioactive minerals on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
