Kensington Mica Mine — Rockhounding in Montgomery County, Maryland

Kensington Mica Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Montgomery County, Maryland. Reported finds include golden beryl, mica. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Montgomery County
State: Maryland
Nearest road: Northwest Branch Trail
Postcode: 20901
Coordinates: 39.05686, -77.01177

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 Kensington Mica Mine

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Golden BerylEncyclopedia →
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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Kensington Mica Mine

Kensington Mica Mine 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.

Kensington Mica Mine FAQ

Where is Kensington Mica Mine?+

Kensington Mica Mine is in Montgomery County, Maryland, at 39.05686, -77.01177. Nearest road: Northwest Branch Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Kensington Mica Mine?+

Kensington Mica Mine is reported to produce Golden Beryl, Mica.

Is collecting allowed at Kensington Mica Mine?+

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 Kensington Mica Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.05686, -77.01177 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Northwest Branch Trail.

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