Where to Find Uranium Ore in the United States
1 mapped uranium ore spots across 1 U.S. states. Uranium Ore 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 uranium ore across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for uranium ore
States ranked by number of uranium ore spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused uranium ore-in-state list.
Every uranium ore spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Location (Uranium/Columbium)Hays Street | Garland County |
| 34.4692, -92.9780 | Public |
Uranium Ore rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find uranium ore in the U.S.?+
Arkansas have the highest concentrations of uranium ore in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many uranium ore rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
1 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect uranium ore on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like uranium ore 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 uranium ore in the field?+
Field identification of uranium ore 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 uranium ore on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
