Hauto — Rockhounding in Carbon County, Pennsylvania

Hauto is a mapped rockhounding spot in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Carbon County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: Lake Drive
Postcode: 18232
Coordinates: 40.85359, -75.88760

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 Hauto

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Hauto.

Across the state line from Hauto

Hauto 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.

Hauto FAQ

Where is Hauto?+

Hauto is in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, at 40.85359, -75.88760. Nearest road: Lake Drive.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Hauto?+

Hauto is reported to produce Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Hauto?+

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 Hauto?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.85359, -75.88760 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Lake Drive.

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