Where to Find Red Rutile in the United States
1 mapped red rutile spots across 1 U.S. states. Red Rutile 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 rutile across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for red rutile
States ranked by number of red rutile spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused red rutile-in-state list.
Every red rutile spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graves Mountain mineWashington Highway | Lincoln County |
| 33.7412, -82.5275 | Paid / fee |
Red Rutile rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find red rutile in the U.S.?+
Georgia have the highest concentrations of red rutile in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many red rutile 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 rutile on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like red rutile 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 rutile in the field?+
Field identification of red rutile 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 rutile on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
