Where to Find Scheelite in the United States
20 mapped scheelite spots across 7 U.S. states. Scheelite 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 scheelite across the United States, with 20 mapped spots
Top states for scheelite
States ranked by number of scheelite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused scheelite-in-state list.
Every scheelite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
Scheelite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find scheelite in the U.S.?+
Utah, Montana, Maine have the highest concentrations of scheelite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many scheelite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
20 mapped spots across 7 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect scheelite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like scheelite 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 scheelite in the field?+
Field identification of scheelite 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 scheelite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
