Alsace Township — Rockhounding in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Alsace Township is a mapped rockhounding spot in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include chalcedony, jasper, agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Berks County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: Seidel Road
Postcode: 19606
Coordinates: 40.36697, -75.86556

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 Alsace Township

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Alsace Township

Alsace Township 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.

Alsace Township FAQ

Where is Alsace Township?+

Alsace Township is in Berks County, Pennsylvania, at 40.36697, -75.86556. Nearest road: Seidel Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Alsace Township?+

Alsace Township is reported to produce Chalcedony, Jasper, Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Alsace Township?+

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 Alsace Township?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.36697, -75.86556 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Seidel Road.

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