Withlacoochee River: Agatized Coral Rockhounding in Sumter County, Florida

Updated August 2026

Withlacoochee River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Sumter County, Florida. Reported finds include agatized coral. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Sumter County
State: Florida
Nearest road: County Road 413
Postcode: 33538
Coordinates: 28.80009, -82.15369

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.

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 Withlacoochee River

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Withlacoochee River FAQ

Where is Withlacoochee River?+

Withlacoochee River is in Sumter County, Florida, at 28.80009, -82.15369. Nearest road: County Road 413.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Withlacoochee River?+

Withlacoochee River is reported to produce Agatized Coral.

Is collecting allowed at Withlacoochee River?+

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.

What tools should I bring to Withlacoochee River?+

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 Withlacoochee River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 28.80009, -82.15369 in Google Maps. The nearest road is County Road 413.

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