Valley Quarry — Rockhounding in Adams County, Pennsylvania

Valley Quarry is a mapped rockhounding spot in Adams County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include copper, epidote, chrysocolla, chalcopyrite, chabazite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Adams County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: Baltimore Pike
Postcode: 17325
Coordinates: 39.80342, -77.21259

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 Valley Quarry

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Valley Quarry.

Across the state line from Valley Quarry

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

Valley Quarry FAQ

Where is Valley Quarry?+

Valley Quarry is in Adams County, Pennsylvania, at 39.80342, -77.21259. Nearest road: Baltimore Pike.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Valley Quarry?+

Valley Quarry is reported to produce Copper, Epidote, Chrysocolla, Chalcopyrite, Chabazite, Stilbite.

Is collecting allowed at Valley Quarry?+

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 Valley Quarry?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.80342, -77.21259 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Baltimore Pike.

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