Catoctin Mountain — Rockhounding in Frederick County, Maryland

Catoctin Mountain is a mapped rockhounding spot in Frederick County, Maryland. Reported finds include copper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Frederick County
State: Maryland
Nearest road: Manahan Road
Postcode: 21780
Coordinates: 39.65523, -77.47098

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 Catoctin Mountain

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 Catoctin Mountain.

Across the state line from Catoctin Mountain

Catoctin Mountain 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.

Catoctin Mountain FAQ

Where is Catoctin Mountain?+

Catoctin Mountain is in Frederick County, Maryland, at 39.65523, -77.47098. Nearest road: Manahan Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Catoctin Mountain?+

Catoctin Mountain is reported to produce Copper.

Is collecting allowed at Catoctin Mountain?+

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 Catoctin Mountain?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.65523, -77.47098 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Manahan Road.

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