Polk County Quarries — Rockhounding in Polk County, Florida

Polk County Quarries is a mapped rockhounding spot in Polk County, Florida. Reported finds include fossils, gypsum, petrified wood, uranium, vivianite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Polk County
State: Florida
Nearest road: Alcoma Grove Road
Postcode: 33898
Coordinates: 27.91161, -81.50670

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 Polk County Quarries

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Polk County Quarries FAQ

Where is Polk County Quarries?+

Polk County Quarries is in Polk County, Florida, at 27.91161, -81.50670. Nearest road: Alcoma Grove Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Polk County Quarries?+

Polk County Quarries is reported to produce Fossils, Gypsum, Petrified Wood, Uranium, Vivianite.

Is collecting allowed at Polk County Quarries?+

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 Polk County Quarries?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 27.91161, -81.50670 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Alcoma Grove Road.

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