Where to Find Wolframite in the United States
5 mapped wolframite spots across 4 U.S. states. Wolframite 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 wolframite across the United States, with 5 mapped spots
Top states for wolframite
States ranked by number of wolframite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused wolframite-in-state list.
Every wolframite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane’s MineGarder Road | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region |
| 41.3531, -73.2394 | Public |
| WiltonMather Street | Western Connecticut Planning Region |
| 41.2349, -73.4263 | Public |
| HachitaContinental Divide Trail | Grant County | 31.8954, -108.4254 | Public | |
| Hill CityCampaign Hill Road | Pennington County | 43.9333, -103.5941 | Public | |
| Cathedral PeakBoundary Trail | Okanogan County |
| 48.9899, -120.1780 | Public |
Wolframite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find wolframite in the U.S.?+
Connecticut, New Mexico, South Dakota have the highest concentrations of wolframite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many wolframite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
5 mapped spots across 4 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect wolframite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like wolframite 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 wolframite in the field?+
Field identification of wolframite 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 wolframite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
