Lawtey Highland Mine — Rockhounding in Bradford County, Florida

Lawtey Highland Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Bradford County, Florida. Reported finds include kyanite, zircon, ilmenite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Bradford County
State: Florida
Nearest road: North 6th Avenue
Coordinates: 30.05303, -82.05128

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Lawtey Highland Mine

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Lawtey Highland Mine FAQ

Where is Lawtey Highland Mine?+

Lawtey Highland Mine is in Bradford County, Florida, at 30.05303, -82.05128. Nearest road: North 6th Avenue.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Lawtey Highland Mine?+

Lawtey Highland Mine is reported to produce Kyanite, Zircon, Ilmenite.

Is collecting allowed at Lawtey Highland Mine?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Lawtey Highland Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 30.05303, -82.05128 in Google Maps. The nearest road is North 6th Avenue.

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