RockHoundR
Interactive rockhounding and fossicking map

Every rockhounding spot on one map

Filter 2,800+ mapped locations across the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand by country, mineral, region, and access: public access, paid, or permission-required. Tap any pin for coordinates and the full spot page.

Prefer a list? Browse spots by country or where to find rocks & minerals.

mapped spots
2,800+

mapped spots

U.S. states
50

U.S. states

CA provinces
13

CA provinces

AU states/territories
7

AU states/territories

UK counties
23

UK counties

NZ regions
8

NZ regions

hand-picked
470

hand-picked

What the pin colors mean

Public-access spots use the green marker. Paid, permission, and unverified spots all use the red marker, and the number on each pin is how many minerals are reported there. Zoomed out, spots show as small dots; zoom in to see every pin. Here is what each access label means.

  • Public access

    Listed as open to the public. Rules can change, so confirm posted rules before you dig.

  • Paid / fee

    Fee-dig mines and pay-to-prospect sites with managed access.

  • Permission

    Private or restricted ground. Ask the owner or agency first.

  • Unverified

    Access is not confirmed yet. Always check locally before you collect.

Rockhounding is better with company

Browse 479 rock & mineral clubs by state, with field trips and monthly meetings near you.

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Popular rockhounding states

Each state page lists every mapped spot, top minerals, county breakdowns, and access notes.

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Popular minerals to find

Per-mineral pages show the best states, mapped concentrations, and identification tips.

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Best rockhounding spots

470 hand-picked

Standout spots from the map above, chosen for unusual mineralogy, documented public access, or both. Each card opens the full coordinates and access notes.

Rockhounding map FAQ

How many rockhounding spots are on the map?
The map plots 2,800+ rockhounding spots across the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand. Each pin carries coordinates, the minerals reported there, and an access label so you can plan a trip before you drive out.
Can I filter the map by country, mineral, or region?
Yes. Filter the map by country (United States, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, or New Zealand), by mineral (agate, quartz, geodes, petrified wood, and more), by state, province, territory, county, or region, and by access so you only see the spots that match the trip you are planning.
What do the access labels mean?
Public access means the spot is listed as open to the public, though you should still confirm local rules. Paid / fee marks fee-dig and pay-to-prospect sites. Permission means private or restricted ground where you need to ask the owner or managing agency first. On the map, public-access spots show green and every restricted spot shows red, so you can read access at a glance.
Are the rockhounding spots free to visit?
Many have public access and are free to visit, while others are fee-dig sites or need permission. Use the access filter to show only public-access spots if you are after free collecting. Always confirm local rules before you collect.
How do I get coordinates and directions for a spot?
Tap any pin to open its full spot page with exact coordinates, the minerals found there, and access notes. The RockHoundR app adds turn-by-turn directions, land overlays, weather, and offline maps.
Where can I browse spots for one state or mineral?
Open the spots-by-state index to see every mapped spot in a single state, or the find pages to see the best states for a specific rock or mineral with identification tips.

Plan your next field day in the app

The RockHoundR app turns this map into a real planning tool: BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal land overlays, weather, geology, and your saved finds.

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