Where to Find Serpentine
49 mapped serpentine spots across 17 regions. Pick a region for its local guide, or browse every spot by country below. Serpentine is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Top regions for serpentine
Map showing where to find serpentine, with 49 mapped spots
Every mapped serpentine spot
Serpentine rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find serpentine?+
Maryland, California, New Jersey have the highest concentrations of serpentine in this list. Quality and access vary by area, so open the linked region pages for a detailed view.
How many serpentine rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
49 mapped spots across 17 regions. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect serpentine on public land?+
In the U.S., casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like serpentine 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 serpentine in the field?+
Field identification of serpentine 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 serpentine on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
