Lemont — Rockhounding in Centre County, Pennsylvania

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Centre County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: Rock Road
Postcode: 16851
Coordinates: 40.85050, -77.82260

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 Lemont

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

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Lemont FAQ

Where is Lemont?+

Lemont is in Centre County, Pennsylvania, at 40.85050, -77.82260. Nearest road: Rock Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Lemont?+

Lemont is reported to produce Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Lemont?+

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 Lemont?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.85050, -77.82260 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Rock Road.

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