Pasco County — Rockhounding in Pasco County, Florida

Pasco County is a mapped rockhounding spot in Pasco County, Florida. Reported finds include silicified coral. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Pasco County
State: Florida
Coordinates: 28.36456, -82.45556

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 Pasco County

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Pasco County FAQ

Where is Pasco County?+

Pasco County is in Pasco County, Florida, at 28.36456, -82.45556.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Pasco County?+

Pasco County is reported to produce Silicified Coral.

Is collecting allowed at Pasco County?+

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 Pasco County?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 28.36456, -82.45556 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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