Where to Find Serpentine in the United States
49 mapped serpentine spots across 12 U.S. states. 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.
Map showing where to find serpentine across the United States, with 49 mapped spots
Top states for serpentine
States ranked by number of serpentine spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused serpentine-in-state list.
Every serpentine spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
Serpentine rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find serpentine in the U.S.?+
Maryland, California, New Jersey have the highest concentrations of serpentine in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many serpentine rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
49 mapped spots across 12 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect serpentine on public land?+
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. 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.
