Other rockhounding sites in Ohio

Mixed or specialty collecting — zeolites, fluorescent minerals, thundereggs, and unique regional finds.

21 other destinations in Ohio.

Rockhounding sites in Ohio — other: 21 spots in our directory. Sort live from your phone with near me, or browse all U.S. other rockhounding sites and the Ohio state page.

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Other collecting in Ohio

Mixed or specialty collecting — zeolites, fluorescent minerals, thundereggs, and unique regional finds.

We currently document 21 other collecting sites in Ohio. Each listing includes original descriptions, visitor notes, and last-updated dates when available.

What to know before you collect

Other destinations in Ohio vary widely in access, season, and legality. Some are official recreation areas; others are informal gravel bars. Read the access and safety sections on each listing — never assume collecting is allowed without checking current signage.

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Benton Township — flint rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

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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

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

Conneaut — calcite rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

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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

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

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Flint Ridge Ancient Quarries

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

Fee variesGlenford

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

Great Serpent Mound — mixed rockhounding site near OH, OH

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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

Hocking Hills Concretions — iron rockhounding site near Logan, OH

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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

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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

Inscription Rock — mixed rockhounding site near OH, OH

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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

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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

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

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

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

Ohio Flint — mixed rockhounding site near OH, OH

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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

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.

Fee variesOhio

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.

Fee variesOhio

Sandusky — calcite rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

CalciteOH

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.

Fee variesOhio

Sinking Spring — hematite rockhounding site near Ohio, OH

HematiteOH

Sinking Spring

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

Fee variesOhio

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

FlintOH

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.

Fee variesOhio