Killen Pond — Rockhounding in Kent County, Delaware

Killen 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: Killens Pond Road
Postcode: 19943
Coordinates: 38.98253, -75.53780

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 Killen 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 Killen Pond.

Across the state line from Killen Pond

Killen 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.

Killen Pond FAQ

Where is Killen Pond?+

Killen Pond is in Kent County, Delaware, at 38.98253, -75.53780. Nearest road: Killens Pond Road.

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

Killen Pond is reported to produce Fossils.

Is collecting allowed at Killen 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 Killen Pond?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.98253, -75.53780 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Killens Pond Road.

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