Where to Find Spodumene in the United States
11 mapped spodumene spots across 8 U.S. states. Spodumene 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 spodumene across the United States, with 11 mapped spots
Top states for spodumene
States ranked by number of spodumene spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused spodumene-in-state list.
Every spodumene spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walden Gem QuarryWest Cotton Hill Road | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 41.6189, -72.5961 | Public | |
| New LondonGold Star Highway | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 41.3813, -72.0191 | Public | |
| Bemis Stream ProspectBemis Road | Franklin County | 44.8241, -70.7168 | Public | |
| Barrus Mine pegmatite outcropBarrus Road | Hampshire County | 42.4727, -72.8384 | Public | |
| Raymond | Rockingham County | 43.0037, -71.2082 | Public | |
| Harding Pegmatite Mine | Taos County | 36.1933, -105.7950 | Public | |
| Stony PointLinker Lane | Alexander County | 35.8896, -81.0380 | Public | |
| Foote Mine and other minesKings Mountain Gateway Trail | Cleveland County |
| 35.2111, -81.3556 | Public |
| Poplar SpringsNoah Hayes Road | Surry County | 36.3164, -80.8336 | Public | |
| KeystoneBlair Street | Pennington County | 43.8950, -103.4173 | Public | |
| Farr Lake S.E. AreaBachman Road | Oconto County | 45.1570, -88.3621 | Public |
Spodumene rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find spodumene in the U.S.?+
North Carolina, Connecticut, Maine have the highest concentrations of spodumene in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many spodumene rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
11 mapped spots across 8 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect spodumene on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like spodumene 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 spodumene in the field?+
Field identification of spodumene 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 spodumene on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
