Huntington: Calcite & Marcasite Rockhounding in Huntington County, Indiana

Updated June 2026

Huntington is a mapped rockhounding spot in Huntington County, Indiana. Reported finds include calcite, marcasite, pyrite, quartz geode, sphalerite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Huntington County
State: Indiana
Nearest road: County Road 400 North
Postcode: 46750
Coordinates: 40.89158, -85.46505

Geology at Huntington

This spot sits on Wabash Formation, mapped as limestone and dolostone that formed roughly 445 to 420 million years ago. Limestone country like this is classic geode ground: cavities in the carbonate rock can line themselves with quartz or calcite crystals.

Mapped unit: Wabash Formation
Age: 445–420 Ma (Silurian)
Rock types: limestone and dolostone
Elevation: 770 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Huntington

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 84°F in midsummer and 33°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 17°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, HUNTINGTON station (3 mi away).

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 Huntington

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Huntington FAQ

Where is Huntington?+

Huntington is in Huntington County, Indiana, at 40.89158, -85.46505. Nearest road: County Road 400 North.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Huntington?+

Huntington is reported to produce Calcite, Marcasite, Pyrite, Quartz Geode, Sphalerite.

Is collecting allowed at Huntington?+

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 Huntington?+

Bring a crack hammer, a chisel, safety glasses, and a bucket. Candidates are rounder and lighter than solid rock; a soil pipe cutter opens them cleaner than a flat smash.

When is the best time to visit Huntington?+

The most comfortable months at Huntington are March to November.

How do I get to Huntington?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.89158, -85.46505 in Google Maps. The nearest road is County Road 400 North.

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