Crystal River — Rockhounding in Citrus County, Florida

Crystal River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Citrus County, Florida. Reported finds include calcite, quartz, chert, fossils. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Citrus County
State: Florida
Nearest road: Suncoast Boulevard
Postcode: 34428
Coordinates: 28.96420, -82.63515

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 Crystal River

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Crystal River FAQ

Where is Crystal River?+

Crystal River is in Citrus County, Florida, at 28.96420, -82.63515. Nearest road: Suncoast Boulevard.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Crystal River?+

Crystal River is reported to produce Calcite, Quartz, Chert, Fossils.

Is collecting allowed at Crystal River?+

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 Crystal River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 28.96420, -82.63515 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Suncoast Boulevard.

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