Marlboroville — Rockhounding in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Marlboroville is a mapped rockhounding spot in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include red jasper, brown jasper, yellow jasper, sapphire. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Montgomery County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: North Dietz Mill Road
Postcode: 18971
Coordinates: 40.34796, -75.41087

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 Marlboroville

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Marlboroville.

Across the state line from Marlboroville

Marlboroville 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.

Marlboroville FAQ

Where is Marlboroville?+

Marlboroville is in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, at 40.34796, -75.41087. Nearest road: North Dietz Mill Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Marlboroville?+

Marlboroville is reported to produce Red Jasper, Brown Jasper, Yellow Jasper, Sapphire.

Is collecting allowed at Marlboroville?+

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 Marlboroville?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.34796, -75.41087 in Google Maps. The nearest road is North Dietz Mill Road.

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