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Rockhounding Map: Find Collecting Sites Near You
Find collecting sites around the world. Click any marker for minerals found there, difficulty level, and a link to the full location guide.
Use the filters to narrow by mineral type or difficulty. Every pin links to a detailed guide with GPS coordinates, access rules, and practical tips. Share filtered views by copying the URL.
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More than pins on a map
Every marker links to a detailed guide grounded in collector reports and the rules the land manager publishes. We don't just scrape coordinates from a database — each guide covers access rules, what you can find there, and gets updated when things change. The map helps you discover; the guides help you prepare.
Click any marker
See minerals, difficulty, best season, and a direct link to the full collecting guide.
Filter by what you're looking for
Hunting amethyst? Only want beginner sites? The sidebar filters update the map in real time.
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Your filters sync to the URL. Copy and share a link to show someone exactly the sites you're looking at.
Go deeper
The map is your starting point. These resources help you prepare, identify what you find, and make the most of every trip.
All location guides
Browse every documented collecting site with GPS, access info, and what to bring.
ExploreBeginner's guide
New to rockhounding? Start here — gear, legality, field ID basics.
ExploreMineral profiles
Learn to identify what you find — physical properties, lookalikes, and tips.
ExploreGear reviews
Honest reviews of hammers, loupes, UV lights, and more.
ExploreKnow a site that should be on this map?
We add new locations as our team documents them. If you know a productive collecting area that's missing, we'd love to hear about it.