Chester Creek — Rockhounding in Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Chester Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include amethyst, smoky quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Delaware County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: East Peters Lane
Postcode: 19017
Coordinates: 39.87367, -75.46055

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 Chester Creek

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Chester Creek.

Across the state line from Chester Creek

Chester Creek 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.

Chester Creek FAQ

Where is Chester Creek?+

Chester Creek is in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, at 39.87367, -75.46055. Nearest road: East Peters Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Chester Creek?+

Chester Creek is reported to produce Amethyst, Smoky Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Chester Creek?+

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 Chester Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.87367, -75.46055 in Google Maps. The nearest road is East Peters Lane.

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