Rockhounding near Jacksonville, FL
17 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Jacksonville — most are inside a 2 to 3 hour drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.
Covering parts of Florida, Georgia.
Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Jacksonville, Florida
Closest rockhounding spots to Jacksonville
The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.
- Skinner MineDuval County, Florida6 mi · 8 min driveIlmenite, Rutile, Zircon
- Lawtey Highland MineBradford County, Florida30 mi · 38 min driveKyanite, Zircon, Ilmenite
- St. Johns County AreaSaint Johns County, Florida39 mi · 49 min driveCoquina
- Cross Florida Barge CanalPutnam County, Florida54 mi · 1 hr 8 min driveFossils, Silicified Coral
- Stephen Foster State ParkHamilton County, Florida66 mi · 1 hr 23 min driveAgatized Coral
- Suwannee RiverHamilton County, Florida68 mi · 1 hr 25 min driveAgatized Coral
Most-reported finds near Jacksonville
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
Every spot within 150 miles of Jacksonville
Sorted by distance from Jacksonville. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skinner Mine | Duval County | 30.3384, -81.5534 | Public | |
| Lawtey Highland MineNorth 6th Avenue | Bradford County | 30.0530, -82.0513 | Public | |
| St. Johns County AreaAnastasia Park Road | Saint Johns County |
| 29.8696, -81.2685 | Public |
| Cross Florida Barge Canal | Putnam County |
| 29.5520, -81.7175 | Public |
| Stephen Foster State ParkLillian Sanders Drive | Hamilton County |
| 30.3320, -82.7640 | Public |
| Suwannee RiverCR 25A | Hamilton County |
| 30.3431, -82.7982 | Public |
| Alachua County QuarriesNorthwest 202nd Street | Alachua County |
| 29.6745, -82.5626 | Public |
| Unnamed Area (Agatized Coral)Southeast69th Boulevard | Hamilton County |
| 30.4388, -82.8628 | Public |
| Marion County QuarriesUS 301;US 441 | Marion County |
| 29.2491, -82.1497 | Public |
| Suwannee River (North)105th Lane | Suwannee County |
| 29.9926, -82.9627 | Public |
| Withlacoochee River | Lowndes County |
| 30.6414, -83.3201 | Public |
| Sumter County QuarriesCR 470 | Sumter County |
| 28.7676, -82.0472 | Public |
| Crystal RiverSuncoast Boulevard | Citrus County | 28.9642, -82.6352 | Public | |
| Bradford CountyEagle Ridge Horse Trail | Citrus County |
| 28.8191, -82.4822 | Public |
| OsierfieldOserfield Drive | Irwin County |
| 31.6494, -83.1208 | Public |
| BrooksvilleCement Plant Road | Hernando County |
| 28.5745, -82.4255 | Public |
| Pasco County | Pasco County |
| 28.3646, -82.4556 | Public |
Jacksonville rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Jacksonville?+
There are 17 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Jacksonville, Florida. The closest is Skinner Mine in Duval County, roughly 6 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Jacksonville?+
Spots within driving distance of Jacksonville most commonly produce chert, agatized coral, fossilized ivory, silicified coral, calcite, fossils.
Is rockhounding legal near Jacksonville?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Each spot page on this site lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Jacksonville?+
Most weekend trips from Jacksonville fall inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, which is roughly the 150-mile radius shown on this page. Closer spots are good for half-day outings; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.
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The spots above span 2 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.
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