Rosiclare — Rockhounding in Hardin County, Illinois

Rosiclare is a mapped rockhounding spot in Hardin County, Illinois. Reported finds include calcite, blue fluorite, yellow fluorite, purple fluorite, sphalerite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Hardin County
State: Illinois
Nearest road: 4th Street
Postcode: 62982
Coordinates: 37.43096, -88.34218

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 Rosiclare

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Rosiclare.

Across the state line from Rosiclare

Rosiclare is close enough to the Illinois border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Rosiclare FAQ

Where is Rosiclare?+

Rosiclare is in Hardin County, Illinois, at 37.43096, -88.34218. Nearest road: 4th Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Rosiclare?+

Rosiclare is reported to produce Calcite, Blue Fluorite, Yellow Fluorite, Purple Fluorite, Sphalerite.

Is collecting allowed at Rosiclare?+

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 Rosiclare?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.43096, -88.34218 in Google Maps. The nearest road is 4th Street.

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