Where to Find Asbestos in the United States
8 mapped asbestos spots across 7 U.S. states. Asbestos is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Learn about asbestos: properties & identification →Map showing where to find asbestos across the United States, with 8 mapped spots
Top states for asbestos
States ranked by number of asbestos spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused asbestos-in-state list.
Every asbestos spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BarkhamstedLegion Road | Northwest Hills Planning Region |
| 41.9390, -73.0084 | Public |
| CarrolltonGA 166 | Carroll County |
| 33.5870, -85.0400 | Public |
| DaltonPark Avenue | Berkshire County |
| 42.4862, -73.1726 | Public |
| LibbyNational Forest Development Road 618 | Lincoln County | 48.3039, -115.5964 | Public | |
| Pine PondTrail | Putnam County |
| 41.4653, -73.7027 | Public |
| Little Scaly MountainLittle Scaly Mountain Road | Macon County |
| 35.0320, -83.2548 | Public |
| Ivy CreekSerenity on the Ivy Lane | Madison County |
| 35.7828, -82.6073 | Public |
| EdenOld Mines Road | Lamoille County |
| 44.7679, -72.5445 | Public |
Asbestos rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find asbestos in the U.S.?+
North Carolina, Connecticut, Georgia have the highest concentrations of asbestos in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many asbestos rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
8 mapped spots across 7 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect asbestos on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like asbestos is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify asbestos in the field?+
Field identification of asbestos comes down to color, hardness, fracture, and luster. The RockHoundR app links to geology details for each spot to help narrow down what you might be picking up.
Hunt asbestos on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
