White Rocks — Rockhounding in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

White Rocks is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include cryptomelane, goethite, fluorite, quartz, tourmaline, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Cumberland County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: Kuhn Road
Postcode: 17007
Coordinates: 40.13268, -77.08866

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 White Rocks

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of White Rocks.

Across the state line from White Rocks

White Rocks 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.

White Rocks FAQ

Where is White Rocks?+

White Rocks is in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, at 40.13268, -77.08866. Nearest road: Kuhn Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at White Rocks?+

White Rocks is reported to produce Cryptomelane, Goethite, Fluorite, Quartz, Tourmaline, Zircon.

Is collecting allowed at White Rocks?+

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 White Rocks?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.13268, -77.08866 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Kuhn Road.

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