Morgantown — Rockhounding in Monongalia County, West Virginia

Morgantown is a mapped rockhounding spot in Monongalia County, West Virginia. Reported finds include pyrite concretions. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Monongalia County
State: West Virginia
Nearest road: WV 100
Postcode: 26504
Coordinates: 39.66010, -79.99349

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 Morgantown

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 Morgantown.

Across the state line from Morgantown

Morgantown is close enough to the West Virginia border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Morgantown FAQ

Where is Morgantown?+

Morgantown is in Monongalia County, West Virginia, at 39.66010, -79.99349. Nearest road: WV 100.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Morgantown?+

Morgantown is reported to produce Pyrite Concretions.

Is collecting allowed at Morgantown?+

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 Morgantown?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.66010, -79.99349 in Google Maps. The nearest road is WV 100.

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