Map of Ruby Locations in USA
Are you looking to go rockhounding for Ruby? The United States offers 8 documented locations where you can find Ruby. 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 Ruby. Always follow Leave No Trace principles when collecting.
River Near Lake Martin
Latitude: 32.625225Longitude: -85.891362Potential Finds: Ruby, SaphireState: Alabma
Potential finds: Ruby, Saphire
Potential finds: Ruby
Potential finds: Ruby
Elijah Mountain Gem Mine
Latitude: 35.324441Longitude: -82.503432Potential Finds: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Quartz crystals, Citrine, Amethyst, Garnet, Aventurine, Sodalite, Peridot, Opal, Fluorite, Aquamarine, Topaz, Tourmaline, Pyrite, Amazonite, LabradoriteState: North Carolina
Potential finds: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Quartz crystals, Citrine, Amethyst, Garnet, Aventurine, Sodalite, Peridot, Opal, Fluorite, Aquamarine, Topaz, Tourmaline, Pyrite, Amazonite, Labradorite
Newfound Gap
Latitude: 35.574751Longitude: -82.771702Potential Finds: RubyState: North Carolina
Potential finds: Ruby
Cherokee Ruby and Sapphire Mine (paid location)
Latitude: 35.272897Longitude: -83.35166Potential Finds: Ruby, SapphireState: North Carolina
Potential finds: Ruby, Sapphire
Montvale
Latitude: 35.814856Longitude: -78.937216Potential Finds: Ruby, SapphireState: North Carolina
Potential finds: Ruby, Sapphire
Potential finds: Ruby