Rockhounding sites in Ohio

118 rockhounding collecting destinations in Ohio.

Ohio rockhounding map

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Use this page as your Ohio rockhounding map — Ohio has 118 rockhounding sites in our directory, including 2 quartz & crystals, 2 agate & jasper, 6 geodes, 2 gemstones, 83 fossils. Use rockhounding sites near me for live distance sorting or browse by city.

Near major cities: Akron · Cincinnati · Cleveland · Columbus · Dayton · Toledo

By specimen type: Geodes (6) · Fossils (83) · Other (21)

Guides: Ohio rockhounding guide · Geodes in Ohio — Warsaw belt guide · Geodes near me — Midwest collecting belts · Agates in the USA — Lake Erie & shoreline beds

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find geodes in Ohio?

Southern Ohio creeks on the Warsaw Formation near the Indiana border host limestone geodes. See our geodes in Ohio guide and the Ohio state map for Adams County and vicinity listings.

Is there an Ohio rockhounding map?

Yes — our Ohio state hub lists every cataloged site with GPS, fees, and specimen types. Use it as your Ohio rockhounding map.

What to pack for Ohio rockhounding trips

Compared day-trip gear for Ohio rockhounding sites — side-by-side tables for the hike in, sun, and sun, tools, and the approach hike.

Chisels & Wedges — Split matrix cleanly and protect your specimens

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Safety Glasses — Non-negotiable eye protection when hammering rock

Safety Glasses

Non-negotiable eye protection when hammering rock

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Specimen Bags & Wrap — Get your finds home without chips and scratches

Specimen Bags & Wrap

Get your finds home without chips and scratches

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Field Gloves — Cut and abrasion protection for sharp rock and tools

Field Gloves

Cut and abrasion protection for sharp rock and tools

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Popular rockhounding sites in Ohio

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Ohio Geode State Park Vicinity — geode rockhounding site near West Union, OH

GeodeOH

Ohio Geode State Park Vicinity

Adams County streams in southern Ohio continue the geode belt with crystal-lined nodules in creek gravels and banks.

Fee variesWest Union

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

FlintOH

Flint Ridge Ancient Quarries

Flint Ridge State Memorial preserves ancient Native American flint quarries where colorful Ohio flint was mined for tools.

Fee variesGlenford

Hocking Hills Concretions — iron rockhounding site near Logan, OH

IronOH

Hocking Hills Concretions

Blackhand sandstone of Hocking Hills displays iron concretions and flint nodules in scenic gorge exposures.

Fee variesLogan

Lake Erie Beach Agates — agate rockhounding site near Marblehead, OH

AgateOH

Lake Erie Beach Agates

Guide to banded Lake Erie beach stones, fossil coral, and glass near Marblehead, with the Ohio rule that forbids removal from state-managed land unless authorized.

Fee variesMarblehead

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03-cco-aa — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

03-cco-aa

Fossil collection site in the Waynesville, Warren County, Ohio. Environment: offshore ramp. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

03-w42-a — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

03-w42-a

Fossil collection site in the Waynesville, Warren County, Ohio. Environment: offshore ramp. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

04-bp4-a — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

04-bp4-a

Fossil collection site in the Sunset, Butler County, Ohio. Environment: deep subtidal ramp. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

04-brb-a — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

04-brb-a

Fossil collection site in the Sunset, Butler County, Ohio. Environment: deep subtidal ramp. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

04-ccu-aa — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

04-ccu-aa

Fossil collection site in the Waynesville, Warren County, Ohio. Environment: offshore ramp. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

04-cde-a — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

04-cde-a

Fossil collection site in the Sunset, Butler County, Ohio. Environment: deep subtidal ramp. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

04-ff-aa — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

04-ff-aa

Fossil collection site in the Waynesville, Warren County, Ohio. Environment: offshore ramp. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

04-gwc-a — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

04-gwc-a

Fossil collection site in the Sunset, Hamilton County, Ohio. Environment: deep subtidal ramp. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

04-lps-a — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

04-lps-a

Fossil collection site in the Sunset, Butler County, Ohio. Environment: deep subtidal ramp. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

04-ltc-a — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

04-ltc-a

Fossil collection site in the Sunset, Butler County, Ohio. Environment: deep subtidal ramp. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

04-tyc-a — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

04-tyc-a

Fossil collection site in the Waynesville, Butler County, Ohio. Environment: offshore ramp. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Allandale — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Allandale

Fossil collection site in the Fairview, Hamilton County, Ohio. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

At-9. Road Cut Along The Southwest Side Of Ohio 13. 1.3 Kilometers North Of Glouster — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

At-9. Road Cut Along The Southwest Side Of Ohio 13. 1.3 Kilometers North Of Glouster

Fossil collection site in the Glenshaw, Athens County, Ohio. Environment: coastal indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Bald Point — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Bald Point

Fossil collection site in the Fairview, Brown County, Ohio. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Barberton Test Core 3, Chagrin Shale — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Barberton Test Core 3, Chagrin Shale

Fossil collection site, Summit County, Ohio. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Bed 5 Plum Creek, 1.25 Miles East Of Deep Cut, 2 Miles Northeast Of Prout Statio — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Bed 5 Plum Creek, 1.25 Miles East Of Deep Cut, 2 Miles Northeast Of Prout Statio

Fossil collection site in the Plum Brook Shale, Erie County, Ohio. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Benton Township — flint rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FlintOH

Benton Township

Benton Township is a documented mineral occurrence near OH. Reported specimens include Flint. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee variesOhio

Berea — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Berea

Fossil collection site in the Cleveland Shale, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Bethel (1) — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Bethel (1)

Fossil collection site in the McMillan, Clermont County, Ohio. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Bowerston — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Bowerston

Fossil collection site in the Glenshaw, Harrison County, Ohio. Environment: carbonate indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Bowling Green — quartz rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

QuartzOH

Bowling Green

Bowling Green is a documented mineral occurrence near OH. Reported specimens include Barite crystals, Calcite, Celestite, Fluorite, Pyrite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee variesOhio

Bridge Gully, Layer C11. Near Mt. Perry Iron Bridge. Mt. Perry-fultonham — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Bridge Gully, Layer C11. Near Mt. Perry Iron Bridge. Mt. Perry-fultonham

Fossil collection site in the Maxville Limestone, Muskingum County, Ohio. Environment: carbonate indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Buck Run — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Buck Run

Fossil collection site in the Waynesville, Adams County, Ohio. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Buzzard Rock Shelter — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Buzzard Rock Shelter

Fossil collection site, Jackson County, Ohio. Environment: cave. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Caesars Creek Lake, Southwestern Ohio, Waynesville Formation, T. Duseri Shale — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Caesars Creek Lake, Southwestern Ohio, Waynesville Formation, T. Duseri Shale

Fossil collection site in the Waynesville, Warren County, Ohio. Environment: deep subtidal shelf. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Car-2. Spoils Bank At James Brothers Strip Mine On The South Side Of Huff Run, A — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Car-2. Spoils Bank At James Brothers Strip Mine On The South Side Of Huff Run, A

Fossil collection site in the Washingtonville, Caroll County, Ohio. Environment: coastal indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Cc-1. Exposure West Of Middle Fork Of Little Beaver Creek And South Of Road — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Cc-1. Exposure West Of Middle Fork Of Little Beaver Creek And South Of Road

Fossil collection site in the Allegheny, Columbiana County, Ohio. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Chillicothe — quartz rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

QuartzOH

Chillicothe

Chillicothe is a documented mineral occurrence near OH. Reported specimens include Pyrite crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee variesOhio

Clay Center Limestone Quarry — calcite rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

CalciteOH

Clay Center Limestone Quarry

Clay Center limestone quarry is a documented mineral occurrence near OH. Reported specimens include Calcite, Celestite, Dolomite crystals, Fluorite, Pyrite, Fossils. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee variesOhio

Columbus — fossil rockhounding site near County, OH

FossilOH

Columbus

Fossil collection site in the Olentangy, Franklin County, Ohio. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesCounty

Conneaut — calcite rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

CalciteOH

Conneaut

Conneaut is a documented mineral occurrence near OH. Reported specimens include Calcite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee variesOhio

Coshocton County — dark gray flint rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

Dark Gray FlintOH

Coshocton County

Coshocton County is a documented mineral occurrence near OH. Reported specimens include Dark Gray Flint, Black Flint. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee variesOhio

Covered Exposure On 0hio Rte. 13 Just South Of Intersection With Interstate 71 — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Covered Exposure On 0hio Rte. 13 Just South Of Intersection With Interstate 71

Fossil collection site in the Cuyahoga, Richland County, Ohio. Environment: carbonate indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Cs-9. Abandoned Shaft Mine Along Middle Fork, Little Beaver Creek, And Erie Rr — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Cs-9. Abandoned Shaft Mine Along Middle Fork, Little Beaver Creek, And Erie Rr

Fossil collection site in the Allegheny, Columbiana County, Ohio. Environment: carbonate indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Delaware County — mineral rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

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Delaware County

Delaware County is a documented mineral occurrence near OH. Reported specimens include Pyrite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee variesOhio

Eagle Creek — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Eagle Creek

Fossil collection site in the McMillan, Brown County, Ohio. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

East Bank Of The Muskingum River About One-half Mile North Of Symmes Ford — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

East Bank Of The Muskingum River About One-half Mile North Of Symmes Ford

Fossil collection site in the Pottsville, Muskingham County, Ohio. Environment: carbonate indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Edgewood — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Edgewood

Fossil collection site in the Waynesville, Warren County, Ohio. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Erie Ave — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Erie Ave

Fossil collection site in the Fairview, Hamilton County, Ohio. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Eurypterid-associated Biota Of The Tymochtee Formation, Fayette County, Ohio — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Eurypterid-associated Biota Of The Tymochtee Formation, Fayette County, Ohio

Fossil collection site in the Tymochtee, Fayette County, Ohio. Environment: shallow subtidal indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Exposure Along Chippewa Creek & Tributaries, Above 0hio Rte. 82, Brecksville — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Exposure Along Chippewa Creek & Tributaries, Above 0hio Rte. 82, Brecksville

Fossil collection site in the Cuyahoga, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Environment: carbonate indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Exposure In Railroad Cut Near Wortman Iron Bridge Over Jonathan Creek — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Exposure In Railroad Cut Near Wortman Iron Bridge Over Jonathan Creek

Fossil collection site in the Maxville Limestone, Muskingham County, Ohio. Environment: carbonate indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Faber Ave — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Faber Ave

Fossil collection site in the McMillan, Hamilton County, Ohio. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Feurt Village Site — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Feurt Village Site

Fossil collection site, Scioto County, Ohio. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Flat Run — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Flat Run

Fossil collection site in the Waynesville, Brown County, Ohio. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Flint Ridge — mixed rockhounding site near OH, OH

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Flint Ridge

Flint Ridge is a documented rockhounding destination in OH. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.

Fee variesOhio

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

FlintOH

Flint Ridge Ancient Quarries

Flint Ridge State Memorial preserves ancient Native American flint quarries where colorful Ohio flint was mined for tools.

Fee variesGlenford

Gano Rr Cut — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Gano Rr Cut

Fossil collection site in the Fairview, Butler County, Ohio. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Genoa — calcite rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

CalciteOH

Genoa

Genoa is a documented mineral occurrence near OH. Reported specimens include Calcite, Celestite, Dolomite crystals, Fluorite, Marcasite, Pyrite, Fossils. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee variesOhio

Granville — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Granville

Fossil collection site in the Logan, Scioto County, Ohio. Environment: coastal indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Great Serpent Mound — mixed rockhounding site near OH, OH

MixedOH

Great Serpent Mound

Great Serpent Mound is a documented rockhounding destination in OH. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.

Fee variesOhio

Green Island — celestite rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

CelestiteOH

Green Island

Green Island is a documented mineral occurrence near OH. Reported specimens include Celestite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee variesOhio

Healey Creek Exposure, Near Bridge On Boston Rd, 2.6 Km East Of Bennetts Corners — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Healey Creek Exposure, Near Bridge On Boston Rd, 2.6 Km East Of Bennetts Corners

Fossil collection site in the Cuyahoga, Medina County, Ohio. Environment: carbonate indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Hoc-3. Abandoned Strip Mine At Ne Corner Of Road Junction At Elevation 1014, E Of Ohio Hy. 93, Northeast Of Baltic, Auburn Tp. — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Hoc-3. Abandoned Strip Mine At Ne Corner Of Road Junction At Elevation 1014, E Of Ohio Hy. 93, Northeast Of Baltic, Auburn Tp.

Fossil collection site in the Putnam Hill, Holmes County, Ohio. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Hocking Hills Concretions — iron rockhounding site near Logan, OH

IronOH

Hocking Hills Concretions

Blackhand sandstone of Hocking Hills displays iron concretions and flint nodules in scenic gorge exposures.

Fee variesLogan

Holmes County — flint rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FlintOH

Holmes County

Holmes County is a documented mineral occurrence near OH. Reported specimens include Flint. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee variesOhio

Hs-3. Slump Behind The County Garage., 0.8 Kilometers South Of Union Furnace Post Office. — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Hs-3. Slump Behind The County Garage., 0.8 Kilometers South Of Union Furnace Post Office.

Fossil collection site in the Pottsville, Hocking County, Ohio. Environment: coastal indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Huffman Quarry ¾ Miles Southeast Of The Insane Asylum, Southeastern Dayton — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Huffman Quarry ¾ Miles Southeast Of The Insane Asylum, Southeastern Dayton

Fossil collection site in the Brassfield, Montgomery County, Ohio. Environment: carbonate indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Inscription Rock — mixed rockhounding site near OH, OH

MixedOH

Inscription Rock

Inscription Rock is a documented rockhounding destination in OH. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.

Fee variesOhio

Isotelus From Hoffman Dam — mixed rockhounding site near OH, OH

MixedOH

Isotelus From Hoffman Dam

Isotelus from Hoffman Dam is a documented rockhounding destination in OH. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.

Fee variesOhio

Jonah's Run — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Jonah's Run

Fossil collection site in the Liberty, Warren County, Ohio. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Lake Erie Beach Agates — agate rockhounding site near Marblehead, OH

AgateOH

Lake Erie Beach Agates

Lake Erie shores near Marblehead and Kelleys Island yield agate, fossil coral, and interesting beach pebbles after storms.

Fee variesMarblehead

Lawrence County — flint nodules rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

Flint NodulesOH

Lawrence County

Lawrence County is a documented mineral occurrence near OH. Reported specimens include Flint Nodules. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee variesOhio

Licking & Muskingum Counties — gem flint rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

Gem FlintOH

Licking & Muskingum Counties

Licking & Muskingum Counties is a documented mineral occurrence near OH. Reported specimens include Gem Flint, Chalcedony, Quartz. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee variesOhio

Liho-4. Along The North-south Road ~ 0.8 Km North Of Former Fairview School And South Of Br 1085 — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Liho-4. Along The North-south Road ~ 0.8 Km North Of Former Fairview School And South Of Br 1085

Fossil collection site in the Pottsville, Licking County, Ohio. Environment: coastal indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Liho-5. Along The North-south Road ~ 0.15 Kilometers North Of Road Junction, 0.15 Km East Of The Town House — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Liho-5. Along The North-south Road ~ 0.15 Kilometers North Of Road Junction, 0.15 Km East Of The Town House

Fossil collection site in the Pottsville, Licking County, Ohio. Environment: coastal indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Lime City — celestite rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

CelestiteOH

Lime City

Lime City is a documented mineral occurrence near OH. Reported specimens include Celestite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee variesOhio

Little Monday Creek Tributary, Near 0hio Rt. 668, 0.8 Km N Maxville. — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Little Monday Creek Tributary, Near 0hio Rt. 668, 0.8 Km N Maxville.

Fossil collection site in the Maxville Limestone, Perry County, Ohio. Environment: carbonate indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Locality P-c-4b — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Locality P-c-4b

Fossil collection site, Noble County, Ohio. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Lynchburg — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Lynchburg

Fossil collection site in the Whitewater, Highland County, Ohio. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Maple Grove Quarry — calcite rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

CalciteOH

Maple Grove Quarry

Maple Grove Quarry is a documented mineral occurrence near OH. Reported specimens include Calcite, Celestite, Dolomite crystals, Fluorite, Marcasite, Pyrite, Fossils. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee variesOhio

Marshall — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Marshall

Fossil collection site in the Logan, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Environment: carbonate indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Medusa Quarry In Sylvania — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Medusa Quarry In Sylvania

Medusa Quarry in Sylvania is a documented mineral occurrence near OH. Reported specimens include Fossils. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee variesOhio

Miamisburg Mound — mixed rockhounding site near OH, OH

MixedOH

Miamisburg Mound

Miamisburg Mound is a documented rockhounding destination in OH. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.

Fee variesOhio

Milford — diamond rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

DiamondOH

Milford

Milford is a documented mineral occurrence near OH. Reported specimens include Diamond. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee variesOhio

Moscow — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Moscow

Fossil collection site in the Kope, Clermont County, Ohio. Environment: deep subtidal shelf. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Mp-1. Abandoned Quarry, Lowellville Rod And Gun Club, South Of Lowellville. — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Mp-1. Abandoned Quarry, Lowellville Rod And Gun Club, South Of Lowellville.

Fossil collection site in the Allegheny, Mahoning County, Ohio. Environment: carbonate indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Ms-3. Shale On Spoil Banks At Strip Mine Northeast Of The Junction Of Martin And Middletown Roads. Approximately 3.2 Kilometers Northeast Of Alliance. Smith Township — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Ms-3. Shale On Spoil Banks At Strip Mine Northeast Of The Junction Of Martin And Middletown Roads. Approximately 3.2 Kilometers Northeast Of Alliance. Smith Township

Fossil collection site in the Putnam Hill, Mahoning County, Ohio. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Mt. Carmel — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Mt. Carmel

Fossil collection site in the Fairview, Clermont County, Ohio. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Mt. Healthy — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Mt. Healthy

Fossil collection site in the McMillan, Hamilton County, Ohio. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Muskingum County — agate rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

AgateOH

Muskingum County

Muskingum County is a documented mineral occurrence near OH. Reported specimens include Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Chert, Flint, Jasp-Agate, Jasper, Smoky Quartz crystals, Quartz. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee variesOhio

Newark Earthworks — mixed rockhounding site near OH, OH

MixedOH

Newark Earthworks

Newark Earthworks is a documented rockhounding destination in OH. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.

Fee variesOhio

Norwich — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

FossilOH

Norwich

Fossil collection site in the Conemaugh, Muskingham County, Ohio. Environment: coastal indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee variesOhio

Ohio Flint — mixed rockhounding site near OH, OH

MixedOH

Ohio Flint

Ohio Flint is a documented rockhounding destination in OH. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.

Fee variesOhio

Ohio Geode State Park Vicinity — geode rockhounding site near West Union, OH

GeodeOH

Ohio Geode State Park Vicinity

Adams County streams in southern Ohio continue the geode belt with crystal-lined nodules in creek gravels and banks.

Fee variesWest Union

Overpeck Station — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

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Overpeck Station

Fossil collection site, Butler County, Ohio. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Perry County — flint nodules rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

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Perry County

Perry County is a documented mineral occurrence near OH. Reported specimens include Flint Nodules. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Philo Ii Site — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

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Philo Ii Site

Fossil collection site, Muskingum County, Ohio. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Pmc-4. Logan Clay Products Pit, Approximately 8 Kilometers Northeast Of Logan — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

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Pmc-4. Logan Clay Products Pit, Approximately 8 Kilometers Northeast Of Logan

Fossil collection site in the Putnam Hill, Perry County, Ohio. Environment: shallow subtidal indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Ravine St — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

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Ravine St

Fossil collection site in the McMillan, Hamilton County, Ohio. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Roadcut Along Us 42, Near Mt. Holly, Waynesville Formation, T. Duseri Shale — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

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Roadcut Along Us 42, Near Mt. Holly, Waynesville Formation, T. Duseri Shale

Fossil collection site in the Waynesville, Greene County, Ohio. Environment: deep subtidal shelf. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Rock Bridge — mixed rockhounding site near OH, OH

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Rock Bridge

Rock Bridge is a documented rockhounding destination in OH. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.

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Rock House — mixed rockhounding site near OH, OH

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Rock House

Rock House is a documented rockhounding destination in OH. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.

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Sandusky — calcite rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

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Sandusky

Sandusky is a documented mineral occurrence near OH. Reported specimens include Calcite, Celestite, Dolomite crystals, Fluorite, Marcasite, Pyrite, Witherite, Fossils. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Sinking Spring — hematite rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

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Sinking Spring

Sinking Spring is a documented mineral occurrence near OH. Reported specimens include Hematite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Small Stream Flowing From Northeast Into Licking River, Holbein, Falls Township — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

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Small Stream Flowing From Northeast Into Licking River, Holbein, Falls Township

Fossil collection site in the Pottsville, Muskingham County, Ohio. Environment: carbonate indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Small Stream Leading To Little Monday Creek, Near Stimmel Residence, Layers A1-2 — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

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Small Stream Leading To Little Monday Creek, Near Stimmel Residence, Layers A1-2

Fossil collection site in the Maxville Limestone, Perry County, Ohio. Environment: carbonate indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Smith Chapel, Layer A07. Three Mile Run Valley, 1 Mile S. Of Webb Summit — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

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Smith Chapel, Layer A07. Three Mile Run Valley, 1 Mile S. Of Webb Summit

Fossil collection site in the Maxville Limestone, Hocking County, Ohio. Environment: carbonate indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Somerset Cut Limestone Quarry, East Side County Road 96, 2.1 Km N County Rd 96 — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

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Somerset Cut Limestone Quarry, East Side County Road 96, 2.1 Km N County Rd 96

Fossil collection site in the Maxville Limestone, Perry County, Ohio. Environment: carbonate indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Stony Hollow, Southwestern Ohio, Waynesville Formation, T. Duseri Shale — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

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Stony Hollow, Southwestern Ohio, Waynesville Formation, T. Duseri Shale

Fossil collection site in the Waynesville, Clinton County, Ohio. Environment: deep subtidal shelf. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Summit Cut, Summit Level Of The Cleveland And Pittsburgh Railroad, Summitville — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

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Summit Cut, Summit Level Of The Cleveland And Pittsburgh Railroad, Summitville

Fossil collection site in the Conemaugh, Columbiana County, Ohio. Environment: coastal indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Td-1. Columbiana Ls. Abandoned Strip Mine, North Of Route 16 And East Of Tuscara — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

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Td-1. Columbiana Ls. Abandoned Strip Mine, North Of Route 16 And East Of Tuscara

Fossil collection site in the Allegheny, Tuscarawas County, Ohio. Environment: carbonate indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Td-4. Abandoned Strip Mine On Southwest Side Of Ohio 39 (country Rd 211 — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

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Td-4. Abandoned Strip Mine On Southwest Side Of Ohio 39 (country Rd 211

Fossil collection site in the Allegheny, Tuscarawas County, Ohio. Environment: carbonate indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Td-7. Floyd Kimble Company, South Side Of County Road, 2.4 Kilometers West Of New Philadelphia. Dover Township. — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

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Td-7. Floyd Kimble Company, South Side Of County Road, 2.4 Kilometers West Of New Philadelphia. Dover Township.

Fossil collection site, Tuscarawas County, Ohio. Environment: shallow subtidal indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Tl-1. Abandoned Bolivar Clay Products Company, Pit On The West Side Of The N&w Railroad. On The West Edge Of Bolivar. — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

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Tl-1. Abandoned Bolivar Clay Products Company, Pit On The West Side Of The N&w Railroad. On The West Edge Of Bolivar.

Fossil collection site in the Allegheny, Tuscarawas County, Ohio. Environment: carbonate indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Tuscarawas County — mineral rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

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Tuscarawas County

Tuscarawas County is a documented mineral occurrence near OH. Reported specimens include Pyrite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Tuscarawas River Near Zoar — flint rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

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Tuscarawas River Near Zoar

Tuscarawas River near Zoar is a documented mineral occurrence near OH. Reported specimens include Flint. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Twinsburg Rock Shelter — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

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Twinsburg Rock Shelter

Fossil collection site, Summit County, Ohio. Environment: cave. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Ty-3. 60 Cm Shale Zone, Immediately Above Limestone At Mall Abandoned Borrow Pi — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

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Ty-3. 60 Cm Shale Zone, Immediately Above Limestone At Mall Abandoned Borrow Pi

Fossil collection site in the Putnam Hill, Tuscarawas County, Ohio. Environment: shallow subtidal indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Vel-10. Abandoned Strip Mine Of The Vinton Coal Company. Approximately 3.2 Kilometers Northwest Of Mcarthur — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

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Vel-10. Abandoned Strip Mine Of The Vinton Coal Company. Approximately 3.2 Kilometers Northwest Of Mcarthur

Fossil collection site in the Putnam Hill, Vinton County, Ohio. Environment: shallow subtidal indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Vel-12. Spoil Banks On Northeast Side Of Road At Abandoned Vinton Coal Company. — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

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Vel-12. Spoil Banks On Northeast Side Of Road At Abandoned Vinton Coal Company.

Fossil collection site in the Allegheny, Vinton County, Ohio. Environment: shallow subtidal indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Vel-15. The Abandoned J. A. Crow Strip Mine, South Side Of U.s. 50 — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

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Vel-15. The Abandoned J. A. Crow Strip Mine, South Side Of U.s. 50

Fossil collection site in the Putnam Hill, Vinton County, Ohio. Environment: shallow subtidal indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Vel-6. 30 Cm Below Limestone, In Ditch Along Country Road, ~3 Km Nw Mcarthur — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

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Vel-6. 30 Cm Below Limestone, In Ditch Along Country Road, ~3 Km Nw Mcarthur

Fossil collection site in the Pottsville, Vinton County, Ohio. Environment: shallow subtidal indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Vr-2. Abandoned Strip Mine On N Side Of Us 50, ~6.7 Kilometers Northeast Of Mcarthur — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

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Vr-2. Abandoned Strip Mine On N Side Of Us 50, ~6.7 Kilometers Northeast Of Mcarthur

Fossil collection site in the Vanport, Vinton County, Ohio. Environment: shallow subtidal indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Westboro — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

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Westboro

Fossil collection site in the Whitewater, Clinton County, Ohio. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Whitehouse — celestite rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

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Whitehouse

Whitehouse is a documented mineral occurrence near OH. Reported specimens include Celestite, Gypsum. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Zone D. Eversole Run, 2 Miles North Of Delaware County South Boundary — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

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Zone D. Eversole Run, 2 Miles North Of Delaware County South Boundary

Fossil collection site in the Columbus Limestone, Union County, Ohio. Environment: carbonate indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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Zone J. Abandoned Wagner Quarry Just West Of The Norfolk And Western Rr Yards — fossil rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

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Zone J. Abandoned Wagner Quarry Just West Of The Norfolk And Western Rr Yards

Fossil collection site in the Delaware Limestone, Erie County, Ohio. Environment: carbonate indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

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