Jim Thorpe — Rockhounding in Carbon County, Pennsylvania

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Carbon County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: Jeans' Run Trail
Postcode: 18229
Coordinates: 40.87291, -75.76882

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 Jim Thorpe

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Jim Thorpe.

Across the state line from Jim Thorpe

Jim Thorpe 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.

Jim Thorpe FAQ

Where is Jim Thorpe?+

Jim Thorpe is in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, at 40.87291, -75.76882. Nearest road: Jeans' Run Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Jim Thorpe?+

Jim Thorpe is reported to produce Jasper.

Is collecting allowed at Jim Thorpe?+

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 Jim Thorpe?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.87291, -75.76882 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Jeans' Run Trail.

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