Where to Find Silicified Coral in the United States
11 mapped silicified coral spots across 5 U.S. states. Silicified Coral 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 silicified coral across the United States, with 11 mapped spots
Top states for silicified coral
States ranked by number of silicified coral spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused silicified coral-in-state list.
Every silicified coral spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasco County | Pasco County |
| 28.3646, -82.4556 | Public |
| Lakeland | Polk County |
| 28.1235, -81.8869 | Public |
| Cross Florida Barge Canal | Putnam County |
| 29.5520, -81.7175 | Public |
| Suwannee River (North)105th Lane | Suwannee County |
| 29.9926, -82.9627 | Public |
| CoralvilleLL Pelling Road | Johnson County |
| 41.6883, -91.6242 | Public |
| Cedar Rapids29th Ave Dr SW | Linn County |
| 41.9419, -91.6512 | Public |
| Cedar Creek335th Street | Mahaska County |
| 41.1678, -92.4599 | Public |
| Big Horn CanyonRoute 211 | Big Horn County |
| 45.3130, -107.9604 | Public |
| Jaycox Creek AreaNations Road | Livingston County |
| 42.8369, -77.8189 | Public |
| Schoharie CountyPleasant Valley Road | Schoharie County |
| 42.5817, -74.4247 | Public |
| WilliamsburgWhite Oak Trail | Greenbrier County |
| 37.9774, -80.4963 | Public |
Silicified Coral rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find silicified coral in the U.S.?+
Florida, Iowa, New York have the highest concentrations of silicified coral in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many silicified coral rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
11 mapped spots across 5 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect silicified coral on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like silicified coral 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 silicified coral in the field?+
Field identification of silicified coral 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 silicified coral on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
