Rockhounding in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
1 mapped rockhounding spot in Northumberland County. Most commonly produces celestine.
Map showing 1 rockhounding spot in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
Minerals reported in Northumberland County
- Celestine1
Spots in Northumberland County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meckley's QuarryToad Valley Road |
| 40.6756, -76.8320 | Public |
Neighboring counties in Pennsylvania
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Northumberland County. A natural extension if Northumberland County is already on your trip plan.
- York County~39 mi3 spotsTop: Agate, Amethyst, Andradite Garnet
- Cumberland County~41 mi5 spotsTop: Quartz, Agate Nodules, Amethyst
- Carbon County~56 mi3 spotsTop: Quartz, Allanite, Autunite
- Lancaster County~58 mi5 spotsTop: Brucite, Chromite, Dogtooth Calcite
- Berks County~58 mi6 spotsTop: Jasper, Agate, Chalcedony
- Adams County~64 mi4 spotsTop: Chabazite, Copper, Epidote
Across the state line from Northumberland County
Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders — these are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Pennsylvania.
Northumberland County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania?+
RockHoundR tracks 1 rockhounding spot in Northumberland County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Northumberland County?+
Spots in Northumberland County most often produce Celestine. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Northumberland County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
Plan a Northumberland County rockhounding trip
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