RockHoundR
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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 land access: public, 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
462

hand-picked

How to read the map

  • Public
  • Restricted
  • Top pick

Public spots use the green marker. Paid, permission, and unverified spots all use the red marker (the map groups them as Restricted), and hand-picked top picks add a gold ring. Here is what each access label means.

  • Public

    Open collecting on public land. Confirm local 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 public-land notes.

See all 48 states →

Popular minerals to find

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

See all 108 minerals →

Best rockhounding spots

462 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 a land-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 land access so you only see the spots that match the trip you are planning.
What do the land-access labels mean?
Public means open collecting on public land, 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 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 sit on public land and are free to collect on, while others are fee-dig sites or need permission. Use the access filter to show only the public spots if you are after free collecting.
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, public 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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