Where to Find Vanadium in the United States
2 mapped vanadium spots across 2 U.S. states. Vanadium 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 vanadium across the United States, with 2 mapped spots
Top states for vanadium
States ranked by number of vanadium spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused vanadium-in-state list.
Every vanadium spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent PeakCrescent Peak Road | Clark County | 35.4739, -115.1279 | Public | |
| Big Indian WashHomestake Spur | San Juan County |
| 38.2308, -109.2810 | Public |
Vanadium rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find vanadium in the U.S.?+
Nevada, Utah have the highest concentrations of vanadium in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many vanadium rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
2 mapped spots across 2 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect vanadium on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like vanadium 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 vanadium in the field?+
Field identification of vanadium 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 vanadium on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
