Where to Find Schorl in the United States
9 mapped schorl spots across 3 U.S. states. Schorl 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 schorl across the United States, with 9 mapped spots
Top states for schorl
States ranked by number of schorl spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused schorl-in-state list.
Every schorl spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All along both sides of road from Morristown to Castle Hot SpringsCastle Hot Springs Road | Yavapai County | 33.9533, -112.4910 | Public | |
| Ware MinePalomar Divide Road | San Diego County | 33.3329, -116.7675 | Public | |
| Bumpus QuarryCrooked River Causeway | Oxford County | 44.3106, -70.7817 | Public | |
| Hedgehog Hill QuarryHammond Hill Road | Oxford County |
| 44.4688, -70.4561 | Public |
| Ragged Jack MountainAndrews Drive | Oxford County | 44.4223, -70.4092 | Public | |
| Scribner Ledge Quarry & Crocker Hill MinesCrocker Hill Trail | Oxford County | 44.2762, -70.4673 | Public | |
| Singepole Mountain QuarrySingepole Trail | Oxford County | 44.2267, -70.4536 | Public | |
| HaveyTrenton Place | Sagadahoc County | 43.9757, -69.9448 | Public | |
| Porcupine Hill QuarryTurkey Run | Sagadahoc County |
| 43.9595, -69.9838 | Public |
Schorl rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find schorl in the U.S.?+
Maine, Arizona, California have the highest concentrations of schorl in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many schorl rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
9 mapped spots across 3 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect schorl on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like schorl 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 schorl in the field?+
Field identification of schorl 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 schorl on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
