RockHoundR
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The Rockhounding Map for Finding Better Spots

RockHoundR helps you search places to collect, check land access, read the geology, watch the weather, and save the spots worth coming back to.

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RockHoundR spot detail screen with geology, land status, and weather
RockHoundR map showing rockhounding spots near the user
RockHoundR find log screen for saving rockhounding finds

A field map built for rockhounds

RockHoundR map screen showing rockhounding spots nearby

Discover rockhounding spots near you

Move the map to see rockhounding spots around you and filter by popular materials like agate, jasper, quartz, geodes, petrified wood, obsidian, opal, and garnet.

RockHoundR land access overlay showing public and federal land

Know where you can go

Toggle land overlays for BLM, National Forest, National Park, Tribal, and other federal areas so you can see where extra rule checks matter before you drive out.

RockHoundR spot detail screen with geology and weather information

See every spot in detail

Tap a spot for geologic units, lithology, age ranges, current weather, recent rain, hourly forecasts, and a daily rockhounding score.

RockHoundR trail drawing tool with measured lines on the map

Draw your hunting trails

Sketch trails and distance lines on the map to plan routes, measure walk-ins, and lay out the ground you want to cover before you head out.

RockHoundR find log listing saved rockhounding finds

Log your rockhounding finds

Save private spots, log finds with notes and photos, favorite public locations, and keep your own map of places worth coming back to.

How It Works

Go from map search to field plan

Good rockhounding starts before you leave the driveway. Use the map to narrow the area, then check the details that decide whether a spot is worth your time.

  1. 1

    Search an area

    Move the map, search nearby spots, and filter by rocks like agate, jasper, quartz, petrified wood, obsidian, and more.

  2. 2

    Check the ground

    Review land status, collecting guidance, geology, weather, nearby amenities, and directions before you drive out.

  3. 3

    Build your field map

    Save spots, favorite public locations, mark private finds, draw distance lines, and hide or show layers as your plans change.

Map Preview

RockHoundR map preview showing land access overlays

Before you head out

  • Use land status as a starting point, then verify local rules before collecting.
  • Check recent rain, road access, and nearby fuel or parking before remote trips.
  • Keep sensitive personal finds private and save notes while the details are fresh.

Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers before you download.

What can I find with RockHoundR?+
RockHoundR helps you discover rockhounding spots, filter by materials, check nearby geology, and save places you want to visit again.
Does RockHoundR show public land for rockhounding?+
Yes. The app includes federal land overlays and collecting guidance for places like BLM land, National Forests, National Parks, and other managed areas. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
Can I see geology for a location?+
Yes. Tap a location to review geologic units, lithology, age, and nearby structural features where data is available.
Can I save my own rockhounding spots?+
Yes. You can save spots, add notes, mark places public or private, favorite locations, and keep personal lines for distance planning.
Does RockHoundR help plan around weather?+
Yes. Location weather includes current conditions, recent rain, wind, visibility, UV, hourly forecasts, and a rockhounding score for the day.
Does RockHoundR identify rocks from photos?+
No. RockHoundR is a field-planning map for finding and evaluating places to search, not a photo rock identifier.

Plan your next rockhounding trip

Download RockHoundR on iOS and Android.

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