Where to Find Silicified Pine Cones in the United States
1 mapped silicified pine cones spots across 1 U.S. states. Silicified Pine Cones 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 silicified pine cones across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for silicified pine cones
States ranked by number of silicified pine cones spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused silicified pine cones-in-state list.
Every silicified pine cones spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MosierCarroll Road | Wasco County |
| 45.6781, -121.3854 | Permission |
Silicified Pine Cones rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find silicified pine cones in the U.S.?+
Oregon have the highest concentrations of silicified pine cones in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many silicified pine cones rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
1 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect silicified pine cones on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like silicified pine cones 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 silicified pine cones in the field?+
Field identification of silicified pine cones 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.
