Map of Obsidian Locations in USA
Are you looking to go rockhounding for Obsidian? The United States offers 6 documented locations where you can find Obsidian. Explore our interactive map below to discover the best public dig sites, mines, and natural occurrences across the country.
Before heading out to these locations, ensure you verify land ownership rules and have the appropriate tools for extracting Obsidian. Always follow Leave No Trace principles when collecting.
Glass Mountain
Latitude: 41.601534Longitude: -121.504443Potential Finds: ObsidianState: California
Potential finds: Obsidian
Jemez National Recreation Area
Latitude: 35.828325Longitude: -106.641598Potential Finds: Obsidian, Opalized WoodState: New Mexico
Potential finds: Obsidian, Opalized Wood
Las Cruces
Latitude: 32.061532Longitude: -106.603311Potential Finds: ObsidianState: New Mexico
Potential finds: Obsidian
Potential finds: Obsidian
Glass Butte Recreational Rockhound Area
Latitude: 43.557316Longitude: -120.074507Potential Finds: ObsidianState: Oregon
Potential finds: Obsidian
Promontory Point
Latitude: 41.226854Longitude: -112.417667Potential Finds: Obsidian, VariciteState: Utah
Potential finds: Obsidian, Varicite