Marion County Quarries — Rockhounding in Marion County, Florida

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Marion County
State: Florida
Nearest road: US 301;US 441
Postcode: 34475
Coordinates: 29.24910, -82.14965

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 Marion County Quarries

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Chert
Fossilized Ivory

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Marion County Quarries FAQ

Where is Marion County Quarries?+

Marion County Quarries is in Marion County, Florida, at 29.24910, -82.14965. Nearest road: US 301;US 441.

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

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

Is collecting allowed at Marion 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 Marion County Quarries?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 29.24910, -82.14965 in Google Maps. The nearest road is US 301;US 441.

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