Where to Find Rose Quartz in the United States
23 mapped rose quartz spots across 9 U.S. states. Rose Quartz 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 rose quartz across the United States, with 23 mapped spots
Top states for rose quartz
States ranked by number of rose quartz spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused rose quartz-in-state list.
Every rose quartz spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
Rose Quartz rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find rose quartz in the U.S.?+
Connecticut, New Hampshire, Georgia have the highest concentrations of rose quartz in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many rose quartz rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
23 mapped spots across 9 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect rose quartz on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like rose quartz 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 rose quartz in the field?+
Field identification of rose quartz 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 rose quartz on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
