Rockhounding near Tallahassee, FL
22 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Tallahassee, most inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, 18 of them on public land. Below: every place to go rock hunting, closest first, with what each one produces and its land access.
Covering parts of Florida, Georgia.
Every rock collecting spot within 150 miles of Tallahassee
Unnamed Area (Silicified Wood)Gadsden County, Florida · 20 mi awayPublic access · Silicified Wood, Fossil
Best spotQuincy AreaGadsden County, Florida · 23 mi awayPublic access · Silicified Wood, Fossil
Best spotWithlacoochee RiverLowndes County, Georgia · 59 mi awayPublic access · Agatized Coral- Jackson County AreaJackson County, Florida · 63 mi awayPublic access · Fossil, Chert
Best spotCottondale AreaJackson County, Florida · 72 mi awayPublic access · Chert- AlbanyDougherty County, Georgia · 78 mi awayPublic access · Red Jasper
- Chipley AreaWashington County, Florida · 78 mi awayPublic access · Calcite, Chalk, Chert
- Washington County AreaWashington County, Florida · 81 mi awayPublic access · Chert, Flint
- Unnamed Area (Agatized Coral)Hamilton County, Florida · 84 mi awayPublic access · Agatized Coral
- Suwannee River (North)Suwannee County, Florida · 85 mi awayPublic access · Silicified Coral
Best spotSuwannee RiverHamilton County, Florida · 89 mi awayPublic access · Agatized Coral- Stephen Foster State ParkHamilton County, Florida · 91 mi awayPublic access · Agatized Coral
- OsierfieldIrwin County, Georgia · 108 mi awayPublic access · Tektite
- CordeleCrisp County, Georgia · 110 mi awayPublic access · Moss Agate, Jasper
- Alachua County QuarriesAlachua County, Florida · 116 mi awayPublic access · Chert, Fossilized Ivory
Chattahoochee CountyChattahoochee County, Georgia · 133 mi awayPermission required · Chert, Quartz, Petrified Wood +2- Lawtey Highland MineBradford County, Florida · 136 mi awayPermission required · Kyanite, Zircon, Ilmenite
- ColumbusMuscogee County, Georgia · 141 mi awayPermission required · Silicified Wood
Best spotCrystal RiverCitrus County, Florida · 142 mi awayPublic access · Calcite, Quartz, Chert +1
Best spotDodge CountyDodge County, Georgia · 143 mi awayPermission required · Tektite- Bull CreekMuscogee County, Georgia · 146 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Wood
- Best spotChattahoochee RiverMuscogee County, Georgia · 149 mi awayPublic access · Chalcedony, Chert, Flint +3
Most-reported finds near Tallahassee
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
- Chert8
- Agatized Coral4
- Fossil4
- Silicified Wood3
- Calcite2
- Flint2
- Jasper2
- Petrified Wood2
- Quartz2
- Tektite2
- Chalcedony1
- Chalk1
Hunting something specific near Tallahassee?
These materials have enough dedicated spots around Tallahassee to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.
Tallahassee rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Tallahassee?+
There are 22 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Tallahassee, Florida. The closest is Unnamed Area (Silicified Wood) in Gadsden County, roughly 20 miles away. Every one is listed on this page, closest first.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Tallahassee?+
Spots within driving distance of Tallahassee most commonly produce chert, agatized coral, fossil, silicified wood, calcite, flint.
Is rockhounding legal near Tallahassee?+
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.
Are there free places to rockhound near Tallahassee?+
18 of the 22 spots here are mapped as public access, with no dig fee. Some sit in parks or forests that charge for parking or day use, so check with the land manager first.
Where can I go gem hunting or crystal digging near Tallahassee?+
2 of the mapped spots near Tallahassee report quartz or amethyst. The closest is Chattahoochee County, about 133 miles out.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Tallahassee?+
Most weekend trips from Tallahassee 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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