Perry County — Rockhounding in Perry County, Ohio

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Perry County
State: Ohio
Postcode: 43764
Coordinates: 39.73259, -82.15055

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 Perry County

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

Flint NodulesEncyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Perry County.

Across the state line from Perry County

Perry County 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.

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Perry County FAQ

Where is Perry County?+

Perry County is in Perry County, Ohio, at 39.73259, -82.15055.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Perry County?+

Perry County is reported to produce Flint Nodules.

Is collecting allowed at Perry County?+

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 Perry County?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.73259, -82.15055 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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