Sherman Valley — Rockhounding in Bedford County, Pennsylvania

Sherman Valley is a mapped rockhounding spot in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include calcite, chlorite, orthoclase, limonite, quartz, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Bedford County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: Cypher Road
Postcode: 16650
Coordinates: 40.07642, -78.27322

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 Sherman Valley

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Sherman Valley.

Across the state line from Sherman Valley

Sherman Valley 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.

Sherman Valley FAQ

Where is Sherman Valley?+

Sherman Valley is in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, at 40.07642, -78.27322. Nearest road: Cypher Road.

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

Sherman Valley is reported to produce Calcite, Chlorite, Orthoclase, Limonite, Quartz, Tourmaline, Zircon.

Is collecting allowed at Sherman Valley?+

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 Sherman Valley?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.07642, -78.27322 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Cypher Road.

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