Where to Find Smithsonite
37 mapped smithsonite spots across 16 regions in 2 countries. Pick a region for its local guide, or browse every spot below. Smithsonite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Every mapped smithsonite spot
Best spotCrittenden CountyCrittenden County, KentuckyPublic access · Galena, Fluorite, Barite +7
Best spotCave-In RockHardin County, IllinoisPublic access · Barite, Calcite, Cerussite +6
Best spotEldoradoMontgomery County, North CarolinaPublic access · Azurite, Calcite, Gold +6
Best spotYellville MinesMarion County, ArkansasCheck locally · Galena, Pyrite, Smithsonite +1- Best spotKelly Ghost TownSocorro County, New MexicoPublic access · Smithsonite, Zinc, Fossil
Lubec Lead MineWashington County, MainePublic access · Anglesite, Bornite, Calcite +13- Cole CountyCole County, MissouriPublic access · Barite, Calcite, Cerussite +9
- Eldon & EttervilleMoniteau County, MissouriPublic access · Barite, Calcite, Cerussite +8
- SpringfieldGreene County, MissouriPublic access · Barite, Calcite, Cerussite +7
- St. Francois CountySaint Francois County, MissouriPublic access · Barite, Goethite, Pyrite +7
Wythe CountyWythe County, VirginiaPermission required · Aragonite, Calcite, Fluorite +7- FaberAlbemarle County, VirginiaPublic access · Azurite, Cerussite, Chalcopyrite +6
- Carbonate Gem MinesSalt Lake County, UtahPublic access · Anglesite, Barite, Cerussite +5
- Chinati MtsPresidio County, TexasPublic access · Fluorite, Galena, Argentite +5
- GalenaCherokee County, KansasPublic access · Galena, Sphalerite, Barite +5
- La MancheUnincorporated Newfoundland, Newfoundland and LabradorPermission required · Amethyst, Opal, Fluorite +5
- Saint ClairFranklin County, MissouriPublic access · Anglesite, Galena, Barite +5
- Big Four FaultCrittenden County, KentuckyPublic access · Anglesite, Cerussite, Fluorite +4
- DodgevilleIowa County, WisconsinPublic access · Barite, Calcite, Galena +4
- Hazel GreenGrant County, WisconsinPublic access · Barite, Calcite, Galena +4
- PlattevilleGrant County, WisconsinPublic access · Barite, Calcite, Galena +4
- WerleyGrant County, WisconsinPublic access · Barite, Dogtooth Calcite, Galena +4
- Alice Mine near ElijahHowell County, MissouriPublic access · Dolomite, Greenockite, Pyrite +3
- Cobb & MifflinIowa County, WisconsinPublic access · Azurite, Barite, Chalcopyrite +3
- New WindsorCarroll County, MarylandPublic access · Azurite, Bornite, Calamine +3
- Tres Hermanas MtsLuna County, New MexicoPublic access · Dumortierite, Hydrozincite, Pyrolusite +3
- Abandoned Mines (Yellville area)Marion County, ArkansasCheck locally · Smithsonite, Calcite, Quartz +2
- MansfieldWright County, MissouriPublic access · Galena, Smithsonite, Sphalerite +1
- Graphic MineSocorro County, New MexicoFee dig · Azurite, Malachite, Smithsonite
- Mossy CreekJefferson County, TennesseePublic access · Calamine, Smithsonite, Sphalerite
- New Prospect MineUnion County, TennesseePublic access · Calamine, Smithsonite, Sphalerite
- Wells CanyonUtah County, UtahPublic access · Calcite, Quartz, Smithsonite
- SmithfieldCache County, UtahPublic access · Cerussite, Smithsonite
- Bonys RunMontgomery County, VirginiaPublic access · Smithsonite
- MascotKnox County, TennesseePublic access · Smithsonite
- Metaline FallsPend Oreille County, WashingtonPublic access · Smithsonite
- New MarketJefferson County, TennesseePublic access · Smithsonite
Top regions for smithsonite
United States
36 spots · 15 regionsCanada
1 spots · 1 regionsSmithsonite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find smithsonite?+
Missouri, Wisconsin, Tennessee have the highest concentrations of smithsonite in this list. Quality and access vary by area, so open the linked region pages for a detailed view.
How many smithsonite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
37 mapped spots across 16 regions in 2 countries. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect smithsonite on public land?+
In the U.S., casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like smithsonite 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 smithsonite in the field?+
Field identification of smithsonite 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 smithsonite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
