Skinner Mine — Rockhounding in Duval County, Florida

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Duval County
State: Florida
Postcode: 32260
Coordinates: 30.33836, -81.55344

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 Skinner Mine

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Skinner Mine FAQ

Where is Skinner Mine?+

Skinner Mine is in Duval County, Florida, at 30.33836, -81.55344.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Skinner Mine?+

Skinner Mine is reported to produce Ilmenite, Rutile, Zircon.

Is collecting allowed at Skinner 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 Skinner Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 30.33836, -81.55344 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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