Rossville Road Cut — Rockhounding in York County, Pennsylvania

Rossville Road Cut is a mapped rockhounding spot in York County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include copper, malachite, azurite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: York County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: Old York Road
Postcode: 17365
Coordinates: 40.07167, -76.92359

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 Rossville Road Cut

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Rossville Road Cut.

Across the state line from Rossville Road Cut

Rossville Road Cut 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.

Rossville Road Cut FAQ

Where is Rossville Road Cut?+

Rossville Road Cut is in York County, Pennsylvania, at 40.07167, -76.92359. Nearest road: Old York Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Rossville Road Cut?+

Rossville Road Cut is reported to produce Copper, Malachite, Azurite.

Is collecting allowed at Rossville Road Cut?+

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 Rossville Road Cut?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.07167, -76.92359 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Old York Road.

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