McAdoo — Rockhounding in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

McAdoo is a mapped rockhounding spot in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Schuylkill County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: Silver Brook Road
Postcode: 18237
Coordinates: 40.88989, -75.97677

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 McAdoo

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 McAdoo.

Across the state line from McAdoo

McAdoo 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.

McAdoo FAQ

Where is McAdoo?+

McAdoo is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, at 40.88989, -75.97677. Nearest road: Silver Brook Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at McAdoo?+

McAdoo is reported to produce Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at McAdoo?+

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 McAdoo?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.88989, -75.97677 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Silver Brook Road.

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