Coursey Pond — Rockhounding in Kent County, Delaware

Coursey Pond is a mapped rockhounding spot in Kent County, Delaware. Reported finds include fossils. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Kent County
State: Delaware
Nearest road: Coursey Mill Road
Postcode: 19943
Coordinates: 38.98950, -75.51738

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Coursey Pond

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Coursey Pond.

Across the state line from Coursey Pond

Coursey Pond is close enough to the Delaware border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Coursey Pond FAQ

Where is Coursey Pond?+

Coursey Pond is in Kent County, Delaware, at 38.98950, -75.51738. Nearest road: Coursey Mill Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Coursey Pond?+

Coursey Pond is reported to produce Fossils.

Is collecting allowed at Coursey Pond?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Coursey Pond?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.98950, -75.51738 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Coursey Mill Road.

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