Where to Find Stibnite in the United States
8 mapped stibnite spots across 6 U.S. states. Stibnite 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 stibnite across the United States, with 8 mapped spots
Top states for stibnite
States ranked by number of stibnite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused stibnite-in-state list.
Every stibnite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Gem & Vanderbilt MinesCerbat Road | Mohave County | 35.3049, -114.1360 | Public | |
| Nipomo AreaSouth Dana Foothill Road | San Luis Obispo County | 35.0351, -120.4530 | Public | |
| KingstonTrail of the Coeur d'Alenes | Shoshone County | 47.5565, -116.2431 | Public | |
| StibniteStibnite Road | Valley County | 44.8979, -115.3381 | Public | |
| MiddletownWiles Branch Path | Frederick County | 39.4400, -77.5600 | Public | |
| WillardGrizzly Peak Direct Trail | Box Elder County | 41.4252, -111.9758 | Public | |
| CovadaSilver Creek Road | Ferry County | 48.2370, -118.1999 | Public | |
| MethowVintin Road | Okanogan County | 48.2649, -120.0566 | Public |
Stibnite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find stibnite in the U.S.?+
Idaho, Washington, Arizona have the highest concentrations of stibnite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many stibnite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
8 mapped spots across 6 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect stibnite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like stibnite 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 stibnite in the field?+
Field identification of stibnite 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 stibnite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
