Rockhounding in Carbon County, Pennsylvania
3 mapped rockhounding spots in Carbon County. Most commonly produces quartz, allanite, autunite, carnotite.
Map showing 3 rockhounding spots in Carbon County, Pennsylvania
Spots in Carbon County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| HautoLake Drive | 40.8536, -75.8876 | Public | |
| Jim ThorpeJeans' Run Trail | 40.8729, -75.7688 | Public | |
| Mt. PisgahGalen's Revenge | 40.8714, -75.7454 | Public |
Neighboring counties in Pennsylvania
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Carbon County. A natural extension if Carbon County is already on your trip plan.
- Monroe County~27 mi3 spotsTop: Quartz, Agatized Coral, Azurite
- Berks County~37 mi6 spotsTop: Jasper, Agate, Chalcedony
- Bucks County~60 mi6 spotsTop: Petrified Wood, Jasper, Agate
- Chester County~64 mi10 spotsTop: Quartz, Amethyst, Azurite
- Lancaster County~68 mi5 spotsTop: Brucite, Chromite, Dogtooth Calcite
- Delaware County~69 mi8 spotsTop: Quartz, Amethyst, Feldspar
Across the state line from Carbon County
Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders — these are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Pennsylvania.
Carbon County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Carbon County, Pennsylvania?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 rockhounding spots in Carbon County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Carbon County?+
Spots in Carbon County most often produce Quartz, Allanite, Autunite, Carnotite, Chlorite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Carbon County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
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