Magothy River — Rockhounding in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Magothy River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Reported finds include pyrite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Anne Arundel County
State: Maryland
Nearest road: Drum Avenue North
Postcode: 21122
Coordinates: 39.11529, -76.56701

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 Magothy River

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 Magothy River.

Across the state line from Magothy River

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

Magothy River FAQ

Where is Magothy River?+

Magothy River is in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, at 39.11529, -76.56701. Nearest road: Drum Avenue North.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Magothy River?+

Magothy River is reported to produce Pyrite.

Is collecting allowed at Magothy River?+

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 Magothy River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.11529, -76.56701 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Drum Avenue North.

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