Flint Ridge Ancient Quarries — flint rockhounding site near Glenford, OH
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Flint Ridge Ancient Quarries

Rockhounding site in Glenford, Ohio · Other

Flint Ridge Ancient Quarries is a flint rockhounding site near Glenford, OH. Fee varies. Best season: Park hours spring through fall.

Typical season: Park hours spring through fall

Key facts

Structured details for trip planning — verify access and fees with the land manager before you visit.

Specimen type
Flint
Primary specimens
Flint, Chalcedony, Jasper
Fee status
Fee varies
Nearest town
Glenford
State
Ohio
Coordinates
39.96000, -82.26000
Best season
Park hours spring through fall
Access difficulty
Easy interpretive trails
Camping
Buckeye Lake area campgrounds
Activities
Flint quarry archaeology, museum
Facilities
Museum and visitor center
Last updated
July 5, 2026

What to pack for Flint Ridge Ancient Quarries

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The experience

  • Best time to visitPark hours spring through fall
  • AccessEasy interpretive trails
  • FacilitiesMuseum and visitor center
  • Camping nearbyBuckeye Lake area campgrounds

Things you need to take to Flint Ridge Ancient Quarries

Best overallSafety Glasses

DEWALT DPG82 Concealer Safety Glasses

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SE Specimen Storage Bags 10-Pack

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Osprey Talon 22 Backpack

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Best overallKnee Pads for Digging

NoCry Professional Construction Knee Pads

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Map & location

Open in MapsGet directions39.96000, -82.26000

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Safety notice: Field and weather conditions change with weather, season, and field conditions. Verify current conditions with local land managers before you go. Collect at your own risk — there are rarely rangers or land managers at these sites.