Where to Find Zinc in the United States
24 mapped zinc spots across 8 U.S. states. Zinc 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 zinc across the United States, with 24 mapped spots
Top states for zinc
States ranked by number of zinc spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused zinc-in-state list.
Every zinc spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
Zinc rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find zinc in the U.S.?+
Nevada, Arkansas, Idaho have the highest concentrations of zinc in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many zinc rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
24 mapped spots across 8 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect zinc on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like zinc 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 zinc in the field?+
Field identification of zinc 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 zinc on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
