Maybe you’ve always had a thing for collecting rocks…
But finding rockhounding spots wasn’t always easy.
There were websites that often led to private property or sites that became inaccessible.
And few resources were built with phone users in mind…
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:
GPS & Vehicle Recommendations
Trip Summaries
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!
