Where to Find Red Cassiterite in the United States
1 mapped red cassiterite spots across 1 U.S. states. Red Cassiterite 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 red cassiterite across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for red cassiterite
States ranked by number of red cassiterite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused red cassiterite-in-state list.
Every red cassiterite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill CityCampaign Hill Road | Pennington County | 43.9333, -103.5941 | Public |
Red Cassiterite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find red cassiterite in the U.S.?+
South Dakota have the highest concentrations of red cassiterite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many red cassiterite 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 red cassiterite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like red cassiterite 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 red cassiterite in the field?+
Field identification of red cassiterite 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 red cassiterite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
