Rockhounding in Frederick County, Maryland
5 mapped rockhounding spots in Frederick County. Most commonly produces bornite, copper, covellite, malachite.
Map showing 5 rockhounding spots in Frederick County, Maryland
Minerals reported in Frederick County
- Bornite1
- Copper1
- Covellite1
- Malachite1
- Pink Calcite1
- Pink Fluorite1
- Puddingstone1
- Quartz1
Spots in Frederick County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catoctin MountainManahan Road | 39.6552, -77.4710 | Public | |
| Dollyhyde CreekDollyhyde Road | 39.4740, -77.2262 | Public | |
| FrederickHillmark Court |
| 39.3893, -77.3883 | Public |
| MiddletownWiles Branch Path |
| 39.4400, -77.5600 | Public |
| Point of RocksCatoctin Mountain Highway |
| 39.2755, -77.5416 | Public |
Neighboring counties in Maryland
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Frederick County. A natural extension if Frederick County is already on your trip plan.
- Carroll County~17 mi3 spotsTop: Azurite, Bornite, Calamine
- Montgomery County~29 mi4 spotsTop: Serpentine, Amphibolite, Apatite
- Baltimore County~44 mi5 spotsTop: Garnet, Quartz, Copper
- Anne Arundel County~54 mi3 spotsTop: Amber, Fossils, Pyrite
- Harford County~61 mi6 spotsTop: Garnet, Quartz, Serpentine
- Cecil County~75 mi3 spotsTop: Brucite, Chromite, Kammererite
Across the state line from Frederick County
Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders — these are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Maryland.
- Adams County~27 miPennsylvania · 4 spotsTop: Chabazite, Copper, Epidote
- Cumberland County~50 miPennsylvania · 5 spotsTop: Quartz, Agate Nodules, Amethyst
- York County~56 miPennsylvania · 3 spotsTop: Agate, Amethyst, Andradite Garnet
- Bedford County~69 miPennsylvania · 3 spotsTop: Calcite, Quartz, Amethyst
Frederick County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Frederick County, Maryland?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 rockhounding spots in Frederick County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Frederick County?+
Spots in Frederick County most often produce Bornite, Copper, Covellite, Malachite, Pink Calcite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Frederick County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
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