Fox Hill — Rockhounding in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

Fox Hill is a mapped rockhounding spot in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include garnet. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Franklin County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: Tarman Spring Road
Postcode: 17268
Coordinates: 39.81282, -77.55139

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 Fox Hill

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

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Fox Hill.

Across the state line from Fox Hill

Fox 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.

Fox Hill FAQ

Where is Fox Hill?+

Fox Hill is in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, at 39.81282, -77.55139. Nearest road: Tarman Spring Road.

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

Fox Hill is reported to produce Garnet.

Is collecting allowed at Fox 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 Fox Hill?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.81282, -77.55139 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Tarman Spring Road.

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