Rockhounding near Miami, FL
6 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Miami — 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.
Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Miami, Florida
Closest rockhounding spots to Miami
The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.
- Miami QuarriesMiami-Dade County, Florida19 mi · 24 min driveLimestone
- Key LargoMonroe County, Florida47 mi · 59 min driveFossilized Coral
- Blowing Rocks PreserveMartin County, Florida85 mi · 1 hr 46 min driveCoquina
- Gulf Beaches (South)Collier County, Florida97 mi · 2 hr 1 min driveFossilized Coral, Shark Teeth, Sponges
- Fort Drum Crystal MineOkeechobee County, Florida106 mi · 2 hr 13 min driveFossil Coral, Calcite, Aragonite
- Fort Myers BeachLee County, Florida111 mi · 2 hr 19 min driveOcher
Most-reported finds near Miami
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
- Fossilized Coral2
- Aragonite1
- Barite1
- Calcite1
- Coquina1
- Fossil Coral1
- Limestone1
- Manatee Bones1
- Ocher1
- Shark Teeth1
- Sponges1
Every spot within 150 miles of Miami
Sorted by distance from Miami. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami QuarriesL-31N | Miami-Dade County |
| 25.7033, -80.4909 | Public |
| Key LargoHibiscus Lane | Monroe County |
| 25.1101, -80.4228 | Public |
| Blowing Rocks PreserveSouth Beach Road | Martin County |
| 26.9839, -80.0874 | Public |
| Gulf Beaches (South)Seaview Court | Collier County |
| 25.9411, -81.7403 | Public |
| Fort Drum Crystal MineHerbert Hoover Dike | Okeechobee County | 27.2000, -80.8000 | Paid / fee | |
| Fort Myers BeachCoconut Road | Lee County |
| 26.3958, -81.8395 | Public |
Miami rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Miami?+
There are 6 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Miami, Florida. The closest is Miami Quarries in Miami-Dade County, roughly 19 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Miami?+
Spots within driving distance of Miami most commonly produce fossilized coral, aragonite, barite, calcite, coquina, fossil coral.
Is rockhounding legal near Miami?+
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 Miami?+
Most weekend trips from Miami 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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