Clarksville — Rockhounding in Howard County, Maryland

Clarksville is a mapped rockhounding spot in Howard County, Maryland. Reported finds include marble. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Howard County
State: Maryland
Nearest road: South Wind Trail
Postcode: 21029
Coordinates: 39.20073, -76.91322

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 Clarksville

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 Clarksville.

Across the state line from Clarksville

Clarksville 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.

Clarksville FAQ

Where is Clarksville?+

Clarksville is in Howard County, Maryland, at 39.20073, -76.91322. Nearest road: South Wind Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Clarksville?+

Clarksville is reported to produce Marble.

Is collecting allowed at Clarksville?+

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 Clarksville?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.20073, -76.91322 in Google Maps. The nearest road is South Wind Trail.

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