Sumter County Quarries — Rockhounding in Sumter County, Florida

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Sumter County
State: Florida
Nearest road: CR 470
Postcode: 33585
Coordinates: 28.76760, -82.04716

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 Sumter County Quarries

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Chert
Fossilized Ivory

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Sumter County Quarries FAQ

Where is Sumter County Quarries?+

Sumter County Quarries is in Sumter County, Florida, at 28.76760, -82.04716. Nearest road: CR 470.

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

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

Is collecting allowed at Sumter 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 Sumter County Quarries?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 28.76760, -82.04716 in Google Maps. The nearest road is CR 470.

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