Greensburg — Rockhounding in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Greensburg is a mapped rockhounding spot in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include petrified wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Westmoreland County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: Horse Trail
Postcode: 15662
Coordinates: 40.32474, -79.47612

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 Greensburg

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 Greensburg.

Across the state line from Greensburg

Greensburg 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.

Greensburg FAQ

Where is Greensburg?+

Greensburg is in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, at 40.32474, -79.47612. Nearest road: Horse Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Greensburg?+

Greensburg is reported to produce Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Greensburg?+

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 Greensburg?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.32474, -79.47612 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Horse Trail.

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