Where to Find Rhodonite
17 mapped rhodonite spots across 10 regions in 2 countries. Pick a region for its local guide, or browse every spot below. Rhodonite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Every mapped rhodonite spot
Best spotButteSilver Bow County, MontanaPublic access · Bornite, Pisanite, Rhodochrosite +1- Best spotKidd's StoreFluvanna County, VirginiaPublic access · Rhodonite
Althouse CreekJosephine County, OregonPermission required · Agate, Garnet, Gold Nugget +5
Rainbow Ridge Opal MineHumboldt County, NevadaPublic access · Precious Opal, Black Opal, Fire Opal +3- Streams around Oregon CavesJosephine County, OregonPermission required · Agate, Chalcedony, Gold +3
- PlainfieldHampshire County, MassachusettsPublic access · Ankerite, Garnet, Quartz +2
- Sneech PondProvidence County, Rhode IslandPublic access · Chalcopyrite, Garnet, Magnetite +2
- Limekiln Creek Beaches AreaMonterey County, CaliforniaPermission required · Rhodonite, Axinite, Nephrite Jade
- Surprise ClaimMariposa County, CaliforniaPublic access · Rhodochrosite, Rhodonite, Spessartine Garnet
- Wolf CreekNevada County, CaliforniaPublic access · Pyrolusite, Rhodonite
- Betts MineHampshire County, MassachusettsFee dig · Rhodonite
- Hill 60 RhodoniteCowichan Valley Regional District, British ColumbiaPermission required · Rhodonite
- Indian Creek gravelsTrinity County, CaliforniaPermission required · Rhodonite
- New MeadowsAdams County, IdahoPublic access · Rhodonite
- New Meadows (rhodonite area)Adams County, IdahoPublic access · Rhodonite
- Portal Ridge AreaLos Angeles County, CaliforniaPublic access · Rhodonite
- WinchesterCheshire County, New HampshirePublic access · Rhodonite
Top regions for rhodonite
United States
16 spots · 9 regionsCanada
1 spots · 1 regionsRhodonite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find rhodonite?+
California, Idaho, Massachusetts have the highest concentrations of rhodonite in this list. Quality and access vary by area, so open the linked region pages for a detailed view.
How many rhodonite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
17 mapped spots across 10 regions in 2 countries. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect rhodonite on public land?+
In the U.S., casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like rhodonite 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. Rules differ by country and region, so always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify rhodonite in the field?+
Field identification of rhodonite 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 rhodonite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
