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Rockhounding in Ohio

25 mapped spots across 19 counties. Ohio produces a wide range of rockhounding-grade material — see the full list of spots, minerals, and access notes below.

Map showing 25 rockhounding spots in Ohio

Top minerals found in Ohio

Counts reflect how many spots in this list mention each mineral.

Rockhounding near major Ohio cities

Day-trip range. Each section lists the closest mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of the city — most are inside a 2 to 3 hour drive.

Neighboring states with rockhounding

Geology rarely respects state borders. These states share mapped rockhounding country with Ohio — useful when Ohio is the start, not the whole trip. Each card links to the closest county across the line.

Rockhounding by county in Ohio

County pages are linked once we have at least 3 mapped spots for a focused guide with coordinates, mineral notes, and nearby spots.

Every rockhounding spot in Ohio

Sorted by county. Tap coordinates to open in Google Maps, or open RockHoundR for the full map view with land overlays and weather.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
ConneautI 90Ashtabula County41.8847, -80.6616Public
Coshocton CountyCounty Road 55Coshocton County
  • Dark Gray Flint
  • Black Flint
40.2784, -81.9090Public
Delaware CountySouth Section Line RoadDelaware County40.2914, -83.1305Public
SanduskyEast Strub RoadErie County41.4170, -82.6803Public
ColumbusJackson PikeFranklin County39.9023, -83.0163Public
MilfordGlendale Milford RoadHamilton County39.1850, -84.2885Public
Sinking SpringWater StreetHighland County39.0727, -83.3868Public
Benton TownshipFairview RoadHocking County39.4064, -82.5238Public
Holmes CountyEast Jackson StreetHolmes County40.5542, -81.9173Public
Lawrence CountyMain LoopLawrence County
  • Flint Nodules
38.6150, -82.5376Public
Flint RidgeFlint Ridge Road SoutheastLicking County39.9897, -82.2652Public
Licking & Muskingum CountiesSummit Road SoutheastLicking County40.0504, -82.3879Public
Medusa Quarry in SylvaniaBrint RoadLucas County41.7005, -83.7474Public
WhitehouseNona France Park DriveLucas County41.5122, -83.8003Public
Muskingum CountyI 70Muskingum County39.9595, -81.9348Public
Clay Center limestone quarryNorth Bolander RoadOttawa County41.5744, -83.3635Public
GenoaMain StreetOttawa County41.5080, -83.3544Public
Green IslandOld Lighthouse WalkwayOttawa County41.6455, -82.8653Public
Perry CountyPerry County
  • Flint Nodules
39.7326, -82.1505Public
ChillicotheState Route 28Ross County39.3511, -83.0967Public
Maple Grove QuarryCr42Seneca County41.2256, -83.2137Public
Tuscarawas CountyOverlookTuscarawas County40.5502, -81.4059Public
Tuscarawas River near ZoarOhio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail / Zoar Valley TrailTuscarawas County40.5972, -81.4129Public
Bowling GreenSouth Dixie HighwayWood County41.3160, -83.6482Public
Lime CityBroadway StreetWood County41.5356, -83.5646Public

Ohio rockhounding FAQ

Is rockhounding legal in Ohio?+
Casual hand collecting is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Ohio, with daily and annual limits set by the managing field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal lands are off-limits. Always confirm rules with the local agency before a trip.
What rocks and minerals can you find in Ohio?+
Ohio spots in this list most commonly produce Pyrite, Celestite, Calcite, Flint, Fluorite. The full list across all spots is broader.
How many rockhounding sites are in Ohio?+
RockHoundR currently lists 25 rockhounding spots in Ohio across 19 counties. Many more exist; the app keeps your private finds saved alongside the public ones.
Can I take rocks home from Ohio public land?+
On most BLM and Forest Service land, recreational hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed in reasonable amounts. Vertebrate fossils, archaeological items, and posted mining-claim minerals are not. Check the field office for current limits.

Map every Ohio spot in the app

Open the RockHoundR app to see Ohio on a real map with public land overlays, weather, geology, and your saved finds.

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