Rockhounding near Jacksonville, FL
18 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Jacksonville, most inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, 15 of them on public land. Below: every place to go rock hunting, closest first, with what each one produces and its land access.
Covering parts of Florida, Georgia.
Every rock collecting spot within 150 miles of Jacksonville
Skinner MineDuval County, Florida · 6 mi awayPermission required · Ilmenite, Rutile, Zircon- Lawtey Highland MineBradford County, Florida · 30 mi awayPermission required · Kyanite, Zircon, Ilmenite
- St. Johns County AreaSaint Johns County, Florida · 39 mi awayPermission required · Coquina
Cross Florida Barge CanalPutnam County, Florida · 54 mi awayPublic access · Fossil, Silicified Coral- Stephen Foster State ParkHamilton County, Florida · 66 mi awayPublic access · Agatized Coral
Best spotSuwannee RiverHamilton County, Florida · 68 mi awayPublic access · Agatized Coral- Alachua County QuarriesAlachua County, Florida · 71 mi awayPublic access · Chert, Fossilized Ivory
- Unnamed Area (Agatized Coral)Hamilton County, Florida · 72 mi awayPublic access · Agatized Coral
- Marion County QuarriesMarion County, Florida · 80 mi awayPublic access · Chert, Fossilized Ivory
- Suwannee River (North)Suwannee County, Florida · 82 mi awayPublic access · Silicified Coral
Best spotWithlacoochee RiverLowndes County, Georgia · 101 mi awayPublic access · Agatized Coral- Withlacoochee RiverSumter County, Florida · 110 mi awayPublic access · Agatized Coral
- Sumter County QuarriesSumter County, Florida · 111 mi awayPublic access · Chert, Fossilized Ivory
Best spotCrystal RiverCitrus County, Florida · 111 mi awayPublic access · Calcite, Quartz, Chert +1- Bradford CountyCitrus County, Florida · 116 mi awayPublic access · Chert, Fossilized Ivory
- OsierfieldIrwin County, Georgia · 126 mi awayPublic access · Tektite
Best spotBrooksvilleHernando County, Florida · 130 mi awayPublic access · Calcite, Echinoid Geode- Pasco CountyPasco County, Florida · 144 mi awayPublic access · Silicified Coral
Most-reported finds near Jacksonville
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
Hunting something specific near Jacksonville?
These materials have enough dedicated spots around Jacksonville to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.
Jacksonville rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Jacksonville?+
There are 18 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Jacksonville, Florida. The closest is Skinner Mine in Duval County, roughly 6 miles away. Every one is listed on this page, closest first.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Jacksonville?+
Spots within driving distance of Jacksonville most commonly produce agatized coral, chert, fossilized ivory, silicified coral, calcite, fossil.
Is rockhounding legal near Jacksonville?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Each spot page on this site lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
Are there free places to rockhound near Jacksonville?+
15 of the 18 spots here are mapped as public access, with no dig fee. Some sit in parks or forests that charge for parking or day use, so check with the land manager first.
Where can I go gem hunting or crystal digging near Jacksonville?+
1 of the mapped spots near Jacksonville report quartz or amethyst. The closest is Crystal River, about 111 miles out.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Jacksonville?+
Most weekend trips from Jacksonville fall inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, which is roughly the 150-mile radius shown on this page. Closer spots are good for half-day outings; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.
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