Cross Florida Barge Canal — Rockhounding in Putnam County, Florida

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Putnam County
State: Florida
Coordinates: 29.55199, -81.71753

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 Cross Florida Barge Canal

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

Fossils Encyclopedia →
Silicified CoralEncyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Cross Florida Barge Canal.

Cross Florida Barge Canal FAQ

Where is Cross Florida Barge Canal?+

Cross Florida Barge Canal is in Putnam County, Florida, at 29.55199, -81.71753.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Cross Florida Barge Canal?+

Cross Florida Barge Canal is reported to produce Fossils, Silicified Coral.

Is collecting allowed at Cross Florida Barge Canal?+

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 Cross Florida Barge Canal?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 29.55199, -81.71753 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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