Etna — Rockhounding in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Etna is a mapped rockhounding spot in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include barite, calcite, pyrite, sphalerite, wurtzite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Allegheny County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: Butler Plank Road
Postcode: 15116
Coordinates: 40.53465, -79.96147

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 Etna

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Etna.

Across the state line from Etna

Etna 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.

Etna FAQ

Where is Etna?+

Etna is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, at 40.53465, -79.96147. Nearest road: Butler Plank Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Etna?+

Etna is reported to produce Barite, Calcite, Pyrite, Sphalerite, Wurtzite.

Is collecting allowed at Etna?+

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 Etna?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.53465, -79.96147 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Butler Plank Road.

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