Blue Hill — Rockhounding in Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Blue Hill is a mapped rockhounding spot in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include albite, amazonite, beryl, feldspar, sunstone, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Delaware County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: Sycamore Mills Road
Postcode: 19063
Coordinates: 39.94669, -75.42360

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 Blue Hill

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Blue Hill.

Across the state line from Blue Hill

Blue Hill 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.

Blue Hill FAQ

Where is Blue Hill?+

Blue Hill is in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, at 39.94669, -75.42360. Nearest road: Sycamore Mills Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Blue Hill?+

Blue Hill is reported to produce Albite, Amazonite, Beryl, Feldspar, Sunstone, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Blue Hill?+

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 Blue Hill?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.94669, -75.42360 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Sycamore Mills Road.

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