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Rockhounding in Florida

38 mapped spots across 26 counties. Florida produces a wide range of rockhounding-grade material — see the full list of spots, minerals, and access notes below.

Map showing 38 rockhounding spots in Florida

Top minerals found in Florida

Counts reflect how many spots in this list mention each mineral.

Rockhounding near major Florida cities

Day-trip range. Each section lists the closest mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of the city — most are inside a 2 to 3 hour drive.

Rockhounding near Jacksonville

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6 closest spots to Jacksonville, FL.

Rockhounding near Tampa

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6 closest spots to Tampa, FL.

Neighboring states with rockhounding

Geology rarely respects state borders. These states share mapped rockhounding country with Florida — useful when Florida is the start, not the whole trip. Each card links to the closest county across the line.

Rockhounding by county in Florida

County pages are linked once we have at least 3 mapped spots for a focused guide with coordinates, mineral notes, and nearby spots.

Every rockhounding spot in Florida

Sorted by county. Tap coordinates to open in Google Maps, or open RockHoundR for the full map view with land overlays and weather.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
Alachua County QuarriesNorthwest 202nd StreetAlachua County29.6745, -82.5626Public
Lawtey Highland MineNorth 6th AvenueBradford County30.0530, -82.0513Public
Englewood BeachNorth Beach RoadCharlotte County
  • Fossilized Coral
  • Shark Teeth
  • Sponges
  • Manatee Bones
26.9242, -82.3614Public
Bradford CountyEagle Ridge Horse TrailCitrus County28.8191, -82.4822Public
Crystal RiverSuncoast BoulevardCitrus County28.9642, -82.6352Public
Gulf Beaches (South)Seaview CourtCollier County
  • Fossilized Coral
  • Shark Teeth
  • Sponges
  • Manatee Bones
25.9411, -81.7403Public
Skinner MineDuval County30.3384, -81.5534Public
Quincy AreaPorter Mitchell RoadGadsden County30.6766, -84.5566Public
Unnamed Area (Silicified Wood)Mine LoopGadsden County30.6886, -84.4349Public
Stephen Foster State ParkLillian Sanders DriveHamilton County
  • Agatized Coral
30.3320, -82.7640Public
Suwannee RiverCR 25AHamilton County
  • Agatized Coral
30.3431, -82.7982Public
Unnamed Area (Agatized Coral)Southeast69th BoulevardHamilton County
  • Agatized Coral
30.4388, -82.8628Public
BrooksvilleCement Plant RoadHernando County28.5745, -82.4255Public
Hillsborough RiverTemple Terrace HighwayHillsborough County
  • Brain Coral
  • Finger Coral
  • Agate
28.0321, -82.3811Public
Unnamed Area (Agatized Coral #1)Interbay BoulevardHillsborough County27.8889, -82.4808Public
Unnamed Area (Agatized Coral #2)Interbay BoulevardHillsborough County
  • Agatized Coral
  • Coral
  • Chalcedony
  • Enhydros
  • Fossilized Shells
27.8862, -82.4808Public
Cottondale AreaPeanut RoadJackson County30.8291, -85.4018Public
Jackson County AreaValley View RoadJackson County30.8051, -85.2591Public
Fort Myers BeachCoconut RoadLee County
  • Ocher
26.3958, -81.8395Public
Marion County QuarriesUS 301;US 441Marion County29.2491, -82.1497Public
Blowing Rocks PreserveSouth Beach RoadMartin County
  • Coquina
26.9839, -80.0874Public
Miami QuarriesL-31NMiami-Dade County
  • Limestone
25.7033, -80.4909Public
Key LargoHibiscus LaneMonroe County
  • Fossilized Coral
25.1101, -80.4228Public
Fort Drum Crystal MineHerbert Hoover DikeOkeechobee County27.2000, -80.8000Paid / fee
Flor-a-MarTopsail TrailPasco County28.2338, -82.7479Public
Pasco CountyPasco County
  • Silicified Coral
28.3646, -82.4556Public
Caledesi Causeway BanksHoneymoon Island TrailPinellas County28.0578, -82.8089Public
DunedinHoneymoon Island TrailPinellas County28.0666, -82.8339Public
Pinellas & Hillsborough Beaches120th Avenue WestPinellas County27.7740, -82.7793Public
LakelandPolk County28.1235, -81.8869Public
Polk County QuarriesAlcoma Grove RoadPolk County27.9116, -81.5067Public
Cross Florida Barge CanalPutnam County29.5520, -81.7175Public
St. Johns County AreaAnastasia Park RoadSaint Johns County
  • Coquina
29.8696, -81.2685Public
Gulf BeachesSouth Casey Key RoadSarasota County
  • Fossilized Coral
  • Shark Teeth
  • Sponges
  • Manatee Bones
27.1229, -82.4711Public
Sumter County QuarriesCR 470Sumter County28.7676, -82.0472Public
Suwannee River (North)105th LaneSuwannee County
  • Silicified Coral
29.9926, -82.9627Public
Chipley AreaJackson AvenueWashington County30.7795, -85.5384Public
Washington County AreaBunyon DriveWashington County30.5639, -85.6309Public

Florida rockhounding FAQ

Is rockhounding legal in Florida?+
Casual hand collecting is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Florida, with daily and annual limits set by the managing field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal lands are off-limits. Always confirm rules with the local agency before a trip.
What rocks and minerals can you find in Florida?+
Florida spots in this list most commonly produce Chert, Agatized Coral, Fossils, Chalcedony, Fossilized Coral. The full list across all spots is broader.
How many rockhounding sites are in Florida?+
RockHoundR currently lists 38 rockhounding spots in Florida across 26 counties. Many more exist; the app keeps your private finds saved alongside the public ones.
Can I take rocks home from Florida public land?+
On most BLM and Forest Service land, recreational hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed in reasonable amounts. Vertebrate fossils, archaeological items, and posted mining-claim minerals are not. Check the field office for current limits.

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