Where to Find Blue Quartz in the United States
12 mapped blue quartz spots across 6 U.S. states. Blue Quartz is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Map showing where to find blue quartz across the United States, with 12 mapped spots
Top states for blue quartz
States ranked by number of blue quartz spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused blue quartz-in-state list.
Every blue quartz spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area around Go John MineSlate Trail | Maricopa County | 33.8257, -111.9930 | Public | |
| AthensEast Broad Street | Clarke County |
| 33.9581, -83.3728 | Public |
| Beatty (blue quartz area)Gold Ace Mine Road | Nye County |
| 36.8334, -116.7037 | Public |
| Hollands CreekRidgeway Drive | Rutherford County | 35.3872, -81.9385 | Public | |
| BenningtonVermont Route 9 | Bennington County |
| 42.8785, -73.1161 | Public |
| ArlingtonFour Mile Run Trail | Arlington County |
| 38.8494, -77.1032 | Public |
| Henry CountyRiverside Drive | Henry County |
| 36.7425, -79.9653 | Public |
| Blakely Ridge fire towerBurnt Ridge Fire Trail | Madison County |
| 38.4238, -78.3381 | Public |
| Rose RiverOld Blue Ridge Turnpike | Madison County |
| 38.4849, -78.3233 | Public |
| RoselandRoseland Road | Nelson County |
| 37.7450, -78.9759 | Public |
| GretnaMillstream Drive | Pittsylvania County |
| 36.9512, -79.3388 | Public |
| HurtMeadow Trail | Pittsylvania County |
| 37.0925, -79.3250 | Public |
Blue Quartz rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find blue quartz in the U.S.?+
Virginia, Arizona, Georgia have the highest concentrations of blue quartz in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many blue quartz rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
12 mapped spots across 6 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect blue quartz on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like blue quartz 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 blue quartz in the field?+
Field identification of blue quartz 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 blue quartz on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
