Alachua County Quarries — Rockhounding in Alachua County, Florida

Alachua County Quarries is a mapped rockhounding spot in Alachua County, Florida. Reported finds include chert, fossilized ivory. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Alachua County
State: Florida
Nearest road: Northwest 202nd Street
Postcode: 32669
Coordinates: 29.67451, -82.56264

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Found at Alachua County Quarries

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Chert
Fossilized Ivory

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Alachua County Quarries FAQ

Where is Alachua County Quarries?+

Alachua County Quarries is in Alachua County, Florida, at 29.67451, -82.56264. Nearest road: Northwest 202nd Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Alachua County Quarries?+

Alachua County Quarries is reported to produce Chert, Fossilized Ivory.

Is collecting allowed at Alachua County Quarries?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Alachua County Quarries?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 29.67451, -82.56264 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Northwest 202nd Street.

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