Green Island — Rockhounding in Ottawa County, Ohio
Green Island is a mapped rockhounding spot in Ottawa County, Ohio. Reported finds include celestite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Green Island in Ottawa County, Ohio
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Ottawa County
- State
- Ohio
- Nearest road
- Old Lighthouse Walkway
- Postcode
- 43456
- Coordinates
- 41.64552, -82.86533
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Green Island.
- SanduskyErie County · 18 mi awayCalcite, Celestite, Dolomite
- Clay Center limestone quarryOttawa County · 26 mi awayCalcite, Celestite, Dolomite
- GenoaOttawa County · 27 mi awayCalcite, Celestite, Dolomite
- Maple Grove QuarrySeneca County · 34 mi awayCalcite, Celestite, Dolomite
- Lime CityWood County · 37 mi awayCelestite
- Medusa Quarry in SylvaniaLucas County · 46 mi awayFossils
- Bowling GreenWood County · 46 mi awayBarite, Calcite, Celestite
- WhitehouseLucas County · 49 mi awayCelestite, Gypsum
Green Island FAQ
Where is Green Island?+
Green Island is in Ottawa County, Ohio, at 41.64552, -82.86533. Nearest road: Old Lighthouse Walkway.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Green Island?+
Green Island is reported to produce Celestite.
Is collecting allowed at Green Island?+
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 Green Island?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 41.64552, -82.86533 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Old Lighthouse Walkway.
