Hillsborough River — Rockhounding in Hillsborough County, Florida

Hillsborough River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Hillsborough County, Florida. Reported finds include brain coral, finger coral, agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Hillsborough County
State: Florida
Nearest road: Temple Terrace Highway
Postcode: 33637
Coordinates: 28.03209, -82.38108

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 Hillsborough River

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Hillsborough River FAQ

Where is Hillsborough River?+

Hillsborough River is in Hillsborough County, Florida, at 28.03209, -82.38108. Nearest road: Temple Terrace Highway.

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

Hillsborough River is reported to produce Brain Coral, Finger Coral, Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 28.03209, -82.38108 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Temple Terrace Highway.

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