Brooksville — Rockhounding in Hernando County, Florida

Brooksville is a mapped rockhounding spot in Hernando County, Florida. Reported finds include calcite, echinoid geodes. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Hernando County
State: Florida
Nearest road: Cement Plant Road
Postcode: 34603
Coordinates: 28.57450, -82.42545

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 Brooksville

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Calcite
Echinoid Geodes

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Brooksville FAQ

Where is Brooksville?+

Brooksville is in Hernando County, Florida, at 28.57450, -82.42545. Nearest road: Cement Plant Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Brooksville?+

Brooksville is reported to produce Calcite, Echinoid Geodes.

Is collecting allowed at Brooksville?+

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 Brooksville?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 28.57450, -82.42545 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Cement Plant Road.

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