Benton Township — Rockhounding in Hocking County, Ohio

Benton Township is a mapped rockhounding spot in Hocking County, Ohio. Reported finds include flint. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Hocking County
State: Ohio
Nearest road: Fairview Road
Coordinates: 39.40644, -82.52381

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 Benton Township

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Benton Township.

Across the state line from Benton Township

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

Benton Township FAQ

Where is Benton Township?+

Benton Township is in Hocking County, Ohio, at 39.40644, -82.52381. Nearest road: Fairview Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Benton Township?+

Benton Township is reported to produce Flint.

Is collecting allowed at Benton Township?+

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 Benton Township?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.40644, -82.52381 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Fairview Road.

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