Coralville — Rockhounding in Johnson County, Iowa

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Johnson County
State: Iowa
Nearest road: LL Pelling Road
Postcode: 52241
Coordinates: 41.68826, -91.62417

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 Coralville

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

Silicified CoralEncyclopedia →
Calcified CoralEncyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Coralville.

Across the state line from Coralville

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

Coralville FAQ

Where is Coralville?+

Coralville is in Johnson County, Iowa, at 41.68826, -91.62417. Nearest road: LL Pelling Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Coralville?+

Coralville is reported to produce Silicified Coral, Calcified Coral.

Is collecting allowed at Coralville?+

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 Coralville?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.68826, -91.62417 in Google Maps. The nearest road is LL Pelling Road.

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