Where to Find Travertine in the United States
4 mapped travertine spots across 2 U.S. states. Travertine is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Learn about travertine: properties & identification →Map showing where to find travertine across the United States, with 4 mapped spots
Top states for travertine
States ranked by number of travertine spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused travertine-in-state list.
Every travertine spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fork GapWV 28;WV 55 | Grant County | 38.9892, -79.2406 | Public | |
| Judy GapMount Freedom Drive | Pendleton County |
| 38.7063, -79.4659 | Public |
| Thermopolis | Hot Springs County |
| 43.6883, -108.2130 | Public |
| Cedar Mountain | Park County |
| 44.4897, -109.1263 | Public |
Travertine rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find travertine in the U.S.?+
West Virginia, Wyoming have the highest concentrations of travertine in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many travertine rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
4 mapped spots across 2 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect travertine on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like travertine 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 travertine in the field?+
Field identification of travertine 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 travertine on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
