Rockhounding near Tampa, FL
24 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Tampa — most are inside a 2 to 3 hour drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.
Covering parts of Florida.
Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Tampa, Florida
Closest rockhounding spots to Tampa
The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.
- Unnamed Area (Agatized Coral #1)Hillsborough County, Florida5 mi · 6 min driveAgatized Coral, Geode
- Unnamed Area (Agatized Coral #2)Hillsborough County, Florida5 mi · 6 min driveAgatized Coral, Coral, Chalcedony
- Hillsborough RiverHillsborough County, Florida7 mi · 9 min driveBrain Coral, Finger Coral, Agate
- Caledesi Causeway BanksPinellas County, Florida23 mi · 28 min driveChalcedony
- Pinellas & Hillsborough BeachesPinellas County, Florida23 mi · 29 min driveAgate, Carnelian, Chalcedony
- DunedinPinellas County, Florida24 mi · 30 min driveGeode
Most-reported finds near Tampa
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
- Chert6
- Chalcedony5
- Fossilized Coral4
- Fossilized Ivory4
- Silicified Coral4
- Agatized Coral3
- Calcite3
- Fossils3
- Manatee Bones3
- Shark Teeth3
- Sponges3
- Agate2
Every spot within 150 miles of Tampa
Sorted by distance from Tampa. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Area (Agatized Coral #1)Interbay Boulevard | Hillsborough County |
| 27.8889, -82.4808 | Public |
| Unnamed Area (Agatized Coral #2)Interbay Boulevard | Hillsborough County |
| 27.8862, -82.4808 | Public |
| Hillsborough RiverTemple Terrace Highway | Hillsborough County |
| 28.0321, -82.3811 | Public |
| Caledesi Causeway BanksHoneymoon Island Trail | Pinellas County | 28.0578, -82.8089 | Public | |
| Pinellas & Hillsborough Beaches120th Avenue West | Pinellas County |
| 27.7740, -82.7793 | Public |
| DunedinHoneymoon Island Trail | Pinellas County | 28.0666, -82.8339 | Public | |
| Flor-a-MarTopsail Trail | Pasco County |
| 28.2338, -82.7479 | Public |
| Pasco County | Pasco County |
| 28.3646, -82.4556 | Public |
| Lakeland | Polk County |
| 28.1235, -81.8869 | Public |
| BrooksvilleCement Plant Road | Hernando County |
| 28.5745, -82.4255 | Public |
| Gulf BeachesSouth Casey Key Road | Sarasota County |
| 27.1229, -82.4711 | Public |
| Polk County QuarriesAlcoma Grove Road | Polk County |
| 27.9116, -81.5067 | Public |
| Bradford CountyEagle Ridge Horse Trail | Citrus County |
| 28.8191, -82.4822 | Public |
| Sumter County QuarriesCR 470 | Sumter County |
| 28.7676, -82.0472 | Public |
| Crystal RiverSuncoast Boulevard | Citrus County | 28.9642, -82.6352 | Public | |
| Englewood BeachNorth Beach Road | Charlotte County |
| 26.9242, -82.3614 | Public |
| Marion County QuarriesUS 301;US 441 | Marion County |
| 29.2491, -82.1497 | Public |
| Fort Myers BeachCoconut Road | Lee County |
| 26.3958, -81.8395 | Public |
| Fort Drum Crystal MineHerbert Hoover Dike | Okeechobee County | 27.2000, -80.8000 | Paid / fee | |
| Alachua County QuarriesNorthwest 202nd Street | Alachua County |
| 29.6745, -82.5626 | Public |
| Cross Florida Barge Canal | Putnam County |
| 29.5520, -81.7175 | Public |
| Suwannee River (North)105th Lane | Suwannee County |
| 29.9926, -82.9627 | Public |
| Gulf Beaches (South)Seaview Court | Collier County |
| 25.9411, -81.7403 | Public |
| Lawtey Highland MineNorth 6th Avenue | Bradford County | 30.0530, -82.0513 | Public |
Tampa rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Tampa?+
There are 24 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Tampa, Florida. The closest is Unnamed Area (Agatized Coral #1) in Hillsborough County, roughly 5 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Tampa?+
Spots within driving distance of Tampa most commonly produce chert, chalcedony, fossilized coral, fossilized ivory, silicified coral, agatized coral.
Is rockhounding legal near Tampa?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Each spot page on this site lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Tampa?+
Most weekend trips from Tampa fall inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, which is roughly the 150-mile radius shown on this page. Closer spots are good for half-day outings; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.
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