Rockhounding in Ohio
25 mapped spots across 19 counties. Ohio produces a wide range of rockhounding-grade material — see the full list of spots, minerals, and access notes below.
Map showing 25 rockhounding spots in Ohio
Top minerals found in Ohio
Counts reflect how many spots in this list mention each mineral.
Rockhounding by county in Ohio
County pages are linked once we have at least 3 mapped spots for a focused guide with coordinates, mineral notes, and nearby spots.
Every rockhounding spot in Ohio
Sorted by county. Tap coordinates to open in Google Maps, or open RockHoundR for the full map view with land overlays and weather.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ConneautI 90 | Ashtabula County | 41.8847, -80.6616 | Public | |
| Coshocton CountyCounty Road 55 | Coshocton County |
| 40.2784, -81.9090 | Public |
| Delaware CountySouth Section Line Road | Delaware County | 40.2914, -83.1305 | Public | |
| SanduskyEast Strub Road | Erie County | 41.4170, -82.6803 | Public | |
| ColumbusJackson Pike | Franklin County | 39.9023, -83.0163 | Public | |
| MilfordGlendale Milford Road | Hamilton County | 39.1850, -84.2885 | Public | |
| Sinking SpringWater Street | Highland County | 39.0727, -83.3868 | Public | |
| Benton TownshipFairview Road | Hocking County | 39.4064, -82.5238 | Public | |
| Holmes CountyEast Jackson Street | Holmes County | 40.5542, -81.9173 | Public | |
| Lawrence CountyMain Loop | Lawrence County |
| 38.6150, -82.5376 | Public |
| Flint RidgeFlint Ridge Road Southeast | Licking County | 39.9897, -82.2652 | Public | |
| Licking & Muskingum CountiesSummit Road Southeast | Licking County | 40.0504, -82.3879 | Public | |
| Medusa Quarry in SylvaniaBrint Road | Lucas County | 41.7005, -83.7474 | Public | |
| WhitehouseNona France Park Drive | Lucas County | 41.5122, -83.8003 | Public | |
| Muskingum CountyI 70 | Muskingum County | 39.9595, -81.9348 | Public | |
| Clay Center limestone quarryNorth Bolander Road | Ottawa County | 41.5744, -83.3635 | Public | |
| GenoaMain Street | Ottawa County | 41.5080, -83.3544 | Public | |
| Green IslandOld Lighthouse Walkway | Ottawa County | 41.6455, -82.8653 | Public | |
| Perry County | Perry County |
| 39.7326, -82.1505 | Public |
| ChillicotheState Route 28 | Ross County | 39.3511, -83.0967 | Public | |
| Maple Grove QuarryCr42 | Seneca County | 41.2256, -83.2137 | Public | |
| Tuscarawas CountyOverlook | Tuscarawas County | 40.5502, -81.4059 | Public | |
| Tuscarawas River near ZoarOhio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail / Zoar Valley Trail | Tuscarawas County | 40.5972, -81.4129 | Public | |
| Bowling GreenSouth Dixie Highway | Wood County | 41.3160, -83.6482 | Public | |
| Lime CityBroadway Street | Wood County | 41.5356, -83.5646 | Public |
Ohio rockhounding FAQ
Is rockhounding legal in Ohio?+
Casual hand collecting is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Ohio, with daily and annual limits set by the managing field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal lands are off-limits. Always confirm rules with the local agency before a trip.
What rocks and minerals can you find in Ohio?+
Ohio spots in this list most commonly produce Pyrite, Celestite, Calcite, Flint, Fluorite. The full list across all spots is broader.
How many rockhounding sites are in Ohio?+
RockHoundR currently lists 25 rockhounding spots in Ohio across 19 counties. Many more exist; the app keeps your private finds saved alongside the public ones.
Can I take rocks home from Ohio public land?+
On most BLM and Forest Service land, recreational hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed in reasonable amounts. Vertebrate fossils, archaeological items, and posted mining-claim minerals are not. Check the field office for current limits.
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