Built by rockhounds,
for rockhounds
We believe rock hunting should be as accessible as hiking. Our mission is to turn every outdoor adventure into a treasure hunt.
From a weekend hobby to a worldwide community
It started on a hiking trip. We found an unusual rock, took a photo, and spent hours trying to identify it online. There had to be a better way.
We built Rockhound to solve our own problem: instant identification, GPS tracking for our finds, and a way to build a digital collection. What we didn't expect was how many others were looking for the same thing.
Today the app maps 212 checked US collecting sites, each with a source link and the collecting rules. Plan a weekend hunt with the family, and the kids learn about geology without even realizing it.
What we believe
Nature first
We encourage responsible collecting. Leave no trace, respect protected areas, and always ask permission on private land.
Community driven
Rock hunting is better together. Share spots, learn from others, and be part of a community that gets excited about rocks.
Always learning
Every rock tells a story millions of years in the making. We're here to help you read those stories and never stop learning.