Where to Find Sunstone in the United States
10 mapped sunstone spots across 5 U.S. states. Sunstone 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 sunstone across the United States, with 10 mapped spots
Top states for sunstone
States ranked by number of sunstone spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused sunstone-in-state list.
Every sunstone spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mine Hill (bornite)Iron Mountain Road | Morris County | 40.8866, -74.6050 | Public | |
| Mine Hill (feldspar)White Trail/Old Dickerson Mine Road | Morris County | 40.8729, -74.6106 | Public | |
| Crown PointCreek Road | Essex County | 43.9503, -73.4373 | Public | |
| Old mine dumpAdirondack Branch | Franklin County | 44.7393, -74.1725 | Public | |
| PeeksillJerome Drive | Westchester County | 41.3047, -73.8753 | Public | |
| Gold HillSaint Stephens Church Road | Rowan County | 35.5128, -80.3437 | Public | |
| BurnsvilleRay Mine Trail | Yancey County | 35.8883, -82.2747 | Public | |
| LakeviewBullard Canyon Trail | Lake County | 42.1839, -120.3303 | Check locally | |
| FeastervilleOld Lincoln Highway | Bucks County | 40.1530, -74.9537 | Public | |
| Blue HillSycamore Mills Road | Delaware County | 39.9467, -75.4236 | Public |
Sunstone rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find sunstone in the U.S.?+
New York, New Jersey, North Carolina have the highest concentrations of sunstone in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many sunstone rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
10 mapped spots across 5 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect sunstone on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like sunstone 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 sunstone in the field?+
Field identification of sunstone 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 sunstone on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
