Where to Find Radium in the United States
1 mapped radium spots across 1 U.S. states. Radium 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 radium across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for radium
States ranked by number of radium spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused radium-in-state list.
Every radium spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JeanReimann Road | Clark County | 35.8421, -115.4761 | Public |
Radium rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find radium in the U.S.?+
Nevada have the highest concentrations of radium in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many radium rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
1 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect radium on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like radium 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 radium in the field?+
Field identification of radium 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 radium on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
