Whitehouse: Celestite & Gypsum Rockhounding in Lucas County, Ohio

Updated June 2026

Whitehouse is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lucas County, Ohio. Reported finds include celestite, gypsum. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lucas County
State: Ohio
Nearest road: Nona France Park Drive
Postcode: 43571
Coordinates: 41.51218, -83.80034

Geology at Whitehouse

This spot sits on Dundee Limestone, mapped as limestone that formed roughly 420 to 360 million years ago. Carbonate rock like this dissolves and weathers readily, so fresh road cuts, quarries, and creek exposures are typically the most productive ground.

Mapped unit: Dundee Limestone
Age: 420–360 Ma (Devonian)
Rock types: limestone
Elevation: 640 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 Whitehouse

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 87°F in midsummer and 35°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 20°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, TOLEDO EXPRESS AP station (5 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 Whitehouse

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Whitehouse.

Across the state line from Whitehouse

Whitehouse is close enough to the Ohio border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Whitehouse FAQ

Where is Whitehouse?+

Whitehouse is in Lucas County, Ohio, at 41.51218, -83.80034. Nearest road: Nona France Park Drive.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Whitehouse?+

Whitehouse is reported to produce Celestite, Gypsum.

Is collecting allowed at Whitehouse?+

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 Whitehouse?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, safety glasses, and a collecting bag cover the basics here. Add a spray bottle: wet rock shows color and pattern that dry rock hides.

When is the best time to visit Whitehouse?+

The most comfortable months at Whitehouse are March to November.

How do I get to Whitehouse?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.51218, -83.80034 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Nona France Park Drive.

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