Upland — Rockhounding in Delaware County, Pennsylvania

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Delaware County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: Waterville Road
Postcode: 19086
Coordinates: 39.87478, -75.37912

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 Upland

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Upland.

Across the state line from Upland

Upland 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.

Upland FAQ

Where is Upland?+

Upland is in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, at 39.87478, -75.37912. Nearest road: Waterville Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Upland?+

Upland is reported to produce Geode, Amethyst.

Is collecting allowed at Upland?+

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 Upland?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.87478, -75.37912 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Waterville Road.

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