Rucks Pit: Fossil Hunting in Okeechobee County, Florida

Updated August 2026

Rucks Pit is a mapped rockhounding spot in Okeechobee County, Florida. Reported finds include calcite, fossil. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Paid / fee dig
County: Okeechobee County
State: Florida
Nearest road: Northeast 304th Street
Postcode: 34972
Coordinates: 27.51526, -80.76165

Land & collecting status

Pay-to-dig site

This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out.

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.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Rucks Pit

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Rucks Pit FAQ

Where is Rucks Pit?+

Rucks Pit is in Okeechobee County, Florida, at 27.51526, -80.76165. Nearest road: Northeast 304th Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Rucks Pit?+

Rucks Pit is reported to produce Calcite, Fossil.

Is collecting allowed at Rucks Pit?+

Pay-to-dig site. This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Rucks Pit?+

A rock hammer, a cold chisel, safety glasses, and newspaper or foam for wrapping finds cover most fossil ground. A trowel and a sieve help in soft exposures.

How do I get to Rucks Pit?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 27.51526, -80.76165 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Northeast 304th Street.

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