Gem Mining Near Me: Guides & Resources

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Gem Mining Near Me: Where To Find Crystals & Gemstones

Explore rockhounding maps to hunt for all different types of crystals, gemstones, and minerals. The United States offers a variety of locations for gem hunting. Use our maps below to find locations all throughout the United States for gem mining, rockhounding, and crystla hunting. If you are hunting for a specific type of crstal, use the list below to filter for a map that shows locations for that specific crystal type.

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Crystal Hunting & Gemstone Mining Near Me

Select a crystal or gemstone to filter to a map that displays known locations for crystal hunting or gem mining that specific item. Good luck finding gemstones and crystals!

Where To Find Gemstones & Crystals Near Me

Please always bring appropriate attire and do research before venturing out to rock hunt and crystal hunt. Also, be sure to verify that the location you want to hunt at is available for public access. Rockhounding.org does our best to verify, but it is your responsibility to verify as well because sometimes things change. We are not liable for any actions you take from the information you find on this site.

Must Have Gem Hunting Tools

Rock Picks

Rock Picks

Find the best rock picks for all your gem hunting adventures.

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Gloves

Gloves

Protect your hands with the best gloves for gem hunting.

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Bags

Bags

Carry your finds with ease using the best bags for gem hunting.

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Chisels

Chisels

Discover the best chisels for extracting gems and minerals.

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Keeping accurate records of Rockhounding & Gemstone Hunting Locations is a community effort! Know of a good spot that is missing from our maps? Feel free to submit it below. Thank you for your contributions to the rockhounding community!