Where to Find Zinc
24 mapped zinc spots across 8 regions. Pick a region for its local guide, or browse every spot below. 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.
Every mapped zinc spot
Best spotGoldfieldEsmeralda County, NevadaPublic access · Alum, Pyrite, Quartz +6- Best spotKelly Ghost TownSocorro County, New MexicoPublic access · Smithsonite, Zinc, Fossil
JeanClark County, NevadaCheck locally · Hydrozincite, Antimony, Cobalt +9
Battle MountainLander County, NevadaPublic access · Arsenic, Copper, Gold +5- GolcondaHumboldt County, NevadaPublic access · Gold, Copper, Iron +4
- PiocheLincoln County, NevadaPublic access · Copper, Gold, Lead +4
- Elko CountyElko County, NevadaPublic access · Copper, Gold, Lead +3
- EurekaEureka County, NevadaCheck locally · Arsenic, Copper, Gold +3
- Flambeau Copper MineRusk County, WisconsinPublic access · Calcite, Chalcocite, Malachite +3
- WinnemuccaHumboldt County, NevadaPublic access · Copper, Gold, Silver +3
- BasaltEsmeralda County, NevadaPublic access · Copper, Gold, Lead +2
- Esmerelda CountyEsmeralda County, NevadaPublic access · Gold, Lead, Platinum +2
- Lone MountainEsmeralda County, NevadaPublic access · Copper, Gold, Lead +2
- Tungsten Hill MineBoundary County, IdahoPublic access · Gold, Silver, Lead +2
- Gold ButteClark County, NevadaPermission required · Copper, Gold, Silver +1
- Mine RidgeCocke County, TennesseePublic access · Copper, Iron, Lead +1
- Mineral HillEureka County, NevadaCheck locally · Copper, Lead, Silver +1
- White Cloud Canyon areaChurchill County, NevadaPublic access · Copper, Iron, Silver +1
- Gass PeakClark County, NevadaPermission required · Gold, Silver, Zinc
- Las Vegas (lead area)Nye County, NevadaPublic access · Lead, Silver, Zinc
- Mt. HopeEureka County, NevadaPublic access · Lead, Silver, Zinc
- WentworthNewton County, MissouriPublic access · Zinc, Pyrite, Sphalerite
- WinstonBroadwater County, MontanaPublic access · Lead, Silver, Zinc
- Silver Hollow Bluff MineMarion County, ArkansasPermission required · Zinc
Top regions for zinc
United States
24 spots · 8 regionsZinc rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find zinc?+
Nevada, Arkansas, Idaho have the highest concentrations of zinc in this list. Quality and access vary by area, so open the linked region pages for a detailed view.
How many zinc rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
24 mapped spots across 8 regions. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect zinc on public land?+
In the U.S., 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. Rules differ by country and region, so 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.
