Maybe you’ve always had a thing for collecting rocks…
But finding rockhounding spots wasn’t always easy.
And many resources I tried were too cluttered or led me to spots that were inaccessible…
So I created this.
rockhoundingmap.com makes finding rockhounding locations easy - and I’ve driven over 70,000 miles to visit nearly 100 of them myself so far.
Carefully Chosen Locations
A “quality over quantity” selection leads you to locations where the author has visited themselves.
Phone-Friendly
A streamlined design allows pages to load faster in remote areas that often don’t have great cell service.
Ownership Checked
Each location is checked against a land map to help keep us on land we’re allowed to explore.
Complete with:
Trip Summaries
GPS & Vehicle Recommendations
Tool Suggestions
A Few Surprises Along The Way
Oh, also -
It’s free.
Get out and explore with less turnarounds, wasted gas, and overpacked tools. The button below leads to the latest version of the map:
Alternatively, you can view spots I’ve visited by state here:
Written and developed by:
Me!
My name is Griffin, and I run a small YouTube channel called Third Planet Rocks surrounding my hobby of rockhounding. Look for my pop-up rock shop at the Raleigh, NC Farmer’s Market that goes by the same name.
To support the website, please consider checking out my weekly live sale below. It’s on a fast-growing live auction app called on Whatnot. I frequently post new pieces I have collected from public digs, alongside pieces from around the world. Most items start for as little as $1 and auctions finish in less than 30 seconds.
Even if you’re not looking to buy, feel free to stop by and say hi.
What is whatnot?
Whatnot is a USA based auction app with a focus on fast auctions. Think of it like a livestream version of eBay, with 30 second rapid fire sales. I go live once per week and always have new items coming and going.
The button below is my referral link which will give you $15 completely free to spend on the app!
