Rockhounding in Harford County, Maryland
6 mapped rockhounding spots in Harford County. Most commonly produces garnet, quartz, serpentine, chromite.
Map showing 6 rockhounding spots in Harford County, Maryland
Minerals reported in Harford County
Spots in Harford County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| CardiffQuarry Road | 39.7096, -76.3342 | Public | |
| CastletonMason-Dixon Trail | 39.6851, -76.2183 | Public | |
| Chrome HillRocks Road | 39.6278, -76.4093 | Public | |
| FlintvilleFlintville Road | 39.7049, -76.2485 | Permission | |
| Flintville (moss agate area)Shotgun Range Trail | 39.6973, -76.2613 | Public | |
| Reed Mine & Walkens MineWest Jarrettsville Road | 39.6119, -76.4572 | Public |
Neighboring counties in Maryland
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Harford County. A natural extension if Harford County is already on your trip plan.
- Cecil County~14 mi3 spotsTop: Brucite, Chromite, Kammererite
- Baltimore County~24 mi5 spotsTop: Garnet, Quartz, Copper
- Anne Arundel County~42 mi3 spotsTop: Amber, Fossil, Pyrite
- Carroll County~46 mi3 spotsTop: Azurite, Bornite, Calamine
- Montgomery County~60 mi4 spotsTop: Serpentine, Amphibolite, Apatite
- Frederick County~61 mi5 spotsTop: Bornite, Copper, Covellite
Across the state line from Harford 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 Maryland.
Harford County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Harford County, Maryland?+
RockHoundR tracks 6 rockhounding spots in Harford County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Harford County?+
Spots in Harford County most often produce Garnet, Quartz, Serpentine, Chromite, Actinolite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Harford 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.
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