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Chattahoochee
Fossil collection site, Gadsen County, Florida. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
View detailsRockhounding sites near Tallahassee
24 rockhounding collecting sites within about 100 miles of Tallahassee, Florida.
This page lists 24 natural rockhounding sites near Tallahassee, Florida, sorted by distance within about 100 miles.
Where can you collect near Tallahassee?
Near Tallahassee, Florida, our directory maps 24 natural rockhounding sites within about 100 miles of the city center — including 2 agate & jaspers, 16 fossilss, and 6 others. The closest mapped spot is Chattahoochee (14 mi straight-line). Distances are not drive time; open each listing for directions, fee notes, access rules, and safety context before you travel.
At a glance — rockhounding sites near Tallahassee
| Central place | Tallahassee, Florida |
|---|---|
| Search radius | About 100 miles |
| Mapped spots | 24 |
| Closest listing | Chattahoochee (14 mi) |
| Specimen types | Agate & Jasper (2), Fossils (16), Other (6) |
| Typical fees | 24 varies |
All rockhounding sites near Tallahassee
24 rockhounding collecting sites in Florida, sorted by distance from the city center. For live GPS sorting, use rockhounding sites near me.
Silicified WoodFL
Unnamed Area (silicified Wood)
Unnamed Area (Silicified Wood) is a documented mineral occurrence near FL. Reported specimens include Silicified Wood, Fossils. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Quincy Area
Quincy Area is a documented mineral occurrence near FL. Reported specimens include Silicified Wood, Fossils. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Aucilla River
Fossil collection site, Taylor County, Florida. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Echinoid Bed At Old Chattahoochee Landing [tampa Limestone]
Fossil collection site in the Arcadia, Gadsden County, Florida. Environment: shallow subtidal indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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On Evans Farm
Fossil collection site, Liberty County, Florida. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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East Bank Of Apalachicola River Along Florida Highway 1, Chattahoochee
Fossil collection site in the Arcadia, Gadsden County, Florida. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Ashville
Fossil collection site, Jefferson County, Florida. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Aspalaga Bluff, Apalachicola River, About 10 Ft Above River Level
Fossil collection site in the Tampa, Gadsden County, Florida. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Tu 1196. Farley Creek, About 0.8 Mi E Of Bridge Of Fla. Hwy. 275
Fossil collection site in the Arcadia, Calhoun County, Florida. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Tu 551 - 0.25 Mile Below Mouth Of Fourmile Creek, Chipola River
Fossil collection site in the Chipola, Calhoun County, Florida. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Usgs Loc. 2115 - Ten Mile Creek On Chipola River, 1 Mile West Of Baileys Ferry
Fossil collection site in the Chipola, Calhoun County, Florida. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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N Bank Of Tenmile Creek At Wagon Bridge On Road From Forestville To Marianna
Fossil collection site in the Chipola, Calhoun County, Florida. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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M 41
Fossil collection site in the Bumpnose, Jackson County, Florida. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Jackson County Area
Jackson County Area is a documented mineral occurrence near FL. Reported specimens include Fossils, Chert. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Usgs Loc. 7339, 11110, 12303 - Suwannee Sulphur Springs [suwannee Lmst]
Fossil collection site in the Suwannee Limestone, Hamilton County, Florida. Environment: carbonate indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Usgs Loc. 12711, 12712, 12741, 12742 - Ellaville [suwannee Lmst]
Fossil collection site in the Suwannee Limestone, Suwanee County, Florida. Environment: carbonate indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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AgateFL
Cottondale Area
Cottondale Area is a documented mineral occurrence near FL. Reported specimens include Chert. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Chipley Area
Chipley Area is a documented mineral occurrence near FL. Reported specimens include Calcite, Chalk, Chert, Calcite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Usgs Loc. 8854, 8855, 8856, 10461 - A.l. Parrish Farm [suwannee Lmst]
Fossil collection site in the Suwannee Limestone, Washington County, Florida. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Washington County Area
Washington County Area is a documented mineral occurrence near FL. Reported specimens include Chert, Flint. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Unnamed Area (agatized Coral)
Unnamed Area (Agatized Coral) is a documented mineral occurrence near FL. Reported specimens include Agatized Coral. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Suwannee River (north)
Suwannee River (North) is a documented mineral occurrence near FL. Reported specimens include Silicified Coral. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Suwannee River
Suwannee River is a documented mineral occurrence near FL. Reported specimens include Agatized Coral. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsMap of rockhounding sites near Tallahassee
Pins within about 100 miles — open a listing for fees, access, and directions.
24 sites mapped near Tallahassee
Closest sites by distance
- Chattahoochee — 14 mi · Fossil
- Unnamed Area (silicified Wood) — 20 mi · Silicified Wood
- Quincy Area — 23 mi · Silicified Wood
- Aucilla River — 30 mi · Fossil
- Echinoid Bed At Old Chattahoochee Landing [tampa Limestone] — 36 mi · Fossil
- On Evans Farm — 36 mi · Fossil
- East Bank Of Apalachicola River Along Florida Highway 1, Chattahoochee — 39 mi · Fossil
- Ashville — 39 mi · Fossil
- Aspalaga Bluff, Apalachicola River, About 10 Ft Above River Level — 42 mi · Fossil
- Tu 1196. Farley Creek, About 0.8 Mi E Of Bridge Of Fla. Hwy. 275 — 47 mi · Fossil
- Tu 551 - 0.25 Mile Below Mouth Of Fourmile Creek, Chipola River — 52 mi · Fossil
- Usgs Loc. 2115 - Ten Mile Creek On Chipola River, 1 Mile West Of Baileys Ferry — 53 mi · Fossil
- N Bank Of Tenmile Creek At Wagon Bridge On Road From Forestville To Marianna — 55 mi · Fossil
- M 41 — 60 mi · Fossil
- Jackson County Area — 63 mi · Fossil
Types of rockhounding sites near Tallahassee
Browse by specimen type in Florida — each link opens the full state directory for that category.
Agate & Jasper (2)
Where to find agates and jasper in the U.S. — Lake Superior beaches, Ellensburg blue, Wyoming Sweetwater fields, Texas Terlingua, Mojave desert beds, and colorful chalcedony shorelines.
Fossils (16)
Trilobites, brachiopods, petrified wood, and other paleontological collecting on public land.
Other (6)
Mixed or specialty collecting — zeolites, fluorescent minerals, thundereggs, and unique regional finds.
Natural collecting sites in the Tallahassee area
Tallahassee is a practical launch point for day trips to natural rockhounding sites in Florida. Within about 100 miles you will find 24 mapped destinations in our directory, starting with Chattahoochee about 14 mi from the city center.
The mix spans agate & jasper, fossils, other — related terms searchers use include creek gravel collecting, desert washes, road cuts, and field collecting.
How distances work near Tallahassee
Every card on this page is a verified directory entry in Florida with map coordinates. We measure straight-line distance from the Tallahassee city center — not driving time. A creek rockhounding site 12 miles away on forest roads can take longer than a river access point 20 miles away on a highway.
Field collecting near Tallahassee includes informal gravel bars, dry washes, quarry faces, and developed park collecting areas. Rules, fees, and seasonal access differ by land manager. Never assume collecting is allowed without checking the listing and posted signs the day you visit.
Safety and field conditions near you
Field conditions near Tallahassee change after rain, snowmelt, and summer heat. Unstable slopes, heat exhaustion, loose rock, and flash floods are real risks at creek and quarry rockhounding sites — most sites have no supervision. Check weather and local advisories before you start digging.
We publish original planning copy, safety tips, and last-updated dates on each listing. See our editorial policy for sourcing standards, or contact us if access or conditions have changed.
Rockhounding sites near Tallahassee — FAQ
Where can you collect near Tallahassee?
Near Tallahassee, Florida, our directory lists 24 natural rockhounding sites within about 100 miles — mainly 2 agate & jaspers, 16 fossilss, and 6 others. Each listing links to directions, fee notes, and safety context. Use near me on your phone for live distance sorting from your location.
How many rockhounding sites are near Tallahassee, Florida?
This page shows 24 mapped rockhounding collecting sites within about 100 miles of Tallahassee. The full Florida directory may list additional holes farther out or awaiting coordinates. Counts update as we verify new listings.
What is the closest rockhounding site to Tallahassee?
The closest mapped spot to Tallahassee is Chattahoochee (14 mi straight-line). Open that listing for driving directions, access notes, and current fee information — unofficial holes can change without notice.
Are rockhounding sites near Tallahassee free?
24 have variable or unverified fees. Open each spot page for current fee details.
What types of rockhounding sites are near Tallahassee?
Near Tallahassee, documented specimen types include agate & jaspers, fossilss, others. A rockhounding site is a natural outcrop, wash, or creek gravel bar — not a fee dig or shop. Filter by type on the Florida state page or open each card for specimen and access details.
When is the best time to visit rockhounding sites near Tallahassee?
Late spring through early fall is the usual field season near Tallahassee, but snowmelt, drought, and weekend crowds change conditions week to week. Check each listing before you drive — storms can make washes and creek banks unsafe.
Is it safe to collect near Tallahassee?
Field collecting near Tallahassee carries real risks: unstable slopes, heat, loose rock, and no rangers at most unofficial sites. Check weather and posted warnings the day you visit. Read our rockhounding safety basics guide and each listing's safety section before you dig.
Listing data last updated across spots on this page.