Rockhounding in Lucas County, Ohio

2 mapped rockhounding spots in Lucas County. Most commonly produces celestite, fossils, gypsum.

Lucas County rockhounding photos

Representative spot and material photos from this county, shown where verified public image records are available.

1 photo

Phacops trilobite from the Middle Devonian Silica Formation at Sylvania, Lucas County, Ohio, a representative specimen of the fossils collected at Fossil Park (not a photo of the park itself) — Medusa Quarry in SylvaniaLucas County, Ohio

Minerals reported in Lucas County

Standout in Lucas County

Hand-picked spot in Lucas County, chosen for unusual mineralogy or documented public access. Each card opens the full coordinates and access notes.

Top pick
Medusa Quarry in Sylvania
Public
Lucas County
This five-acre former Medusa cement quarry, now the Olander Park District's Fossil Park, is set into the Middle Devonian Silica Formation, a shale famous worldwide for beautifully preserved trilobites and more than 200 species of marine invertebrates about 375 million years old.
Fossils

Spots in Lucas County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Medusa Quarry in SylvaniaBrint Road	Fossils	41.7005, -83.7474	Public
WhitehouseNona France Park Drive	Celestite Gypsum	41.5122, -83.8003	Public

Neighboring counties in Ohio

Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Lucas County. A natural extension if Lucas County is already on your trip plan.

Across the state line from Lucas County

Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders — these are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Ohio.

Allen County~79 miIndiana · 2 spotsTop: Agate, Jasper, Fossilized Coral

Lucas County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Lucas County, Ohio?+

RockHoundR tracks 2 rockhounding spots in Lucas County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Lucas County?+

Spots in Lucas County most often produce Celestite, Fossils, Gypsum. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Lucas County rockhounding spots on public land?+

Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.

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