Cecil County — Rockhounding in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Cecil County is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include kammererite, serpentine, soapstone, williamsite, chromite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lancaster County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: Quarry Road
Postcode: 17563
Coordinates: 39.72052, -76.14594

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 Cecil County

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Cecil County.

Across the state line from Cecil County

Cecil County 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.

Cecil County FAQ

Where is Cecil County?+

Cecil County is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, at 39.72052, -76.14594. Nearest road: Quarry Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Cecil County?+

Cecil County is reported to produce Kammererite, Serpentine, Soapstone, Williamsite, Chromite, Brucite, Magnesite.

Is collecting allowed at Cecil County?+

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 Cecil County?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.72052, -76.14594 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Quarry Road.

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