Rockhounding in Montgomery County, Maryland
4 mapped rockhounding spots in Montgomery County. Most commonly produces serpentine, amphibolite, apatite, calcite.
Map showing 4 rockhounding spots in Montgomery County, Maryland
Minerals reported in Montgomery County
Spots in Montgomery County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear IslandChesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath | 38.9740, -77.2027 | Permission | |
| GaithersburgLower Magruder Trail | 39.2285, -77.1903 | Public | |
| Hunting HillPiney Meetinghouse Road | 39.0827, -77.2204 | Public | |
| Kensington Mica MineNorthwest Branch Trail | 39.0569, -77.0118 | Public |
Neighboring counties in Maryland
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Montgomery County. A natural extension if Montgomery County is already on your trip plan.
- Frederick County~29 mi5 spotsTop: Bornite, Copper, Covellite
- Anne Arundel County~33 mi3 spotsTop: Amber, Fossil, Pyrite
- Carroll County~33 mi3 spotsTop: Azurite, Bornite, Calamine
- Baltimore County~37 mi5 spotsTop: Garnet, Quartz, Copper
- Charles County~44 mi3 spotsTop: Fossil, Shark Tooth, Quartz
- Calvert County~59 mi4 spotsTop: Fossil, Shark Tooth
Across the state line from Montgomery 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.
Montgomery County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Montgomery County, Maryland?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 rockhounding spots in Montgomery County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Montgomery County?+
Spots in Montgomery County most often produce Serpentine, Amphibolite, Apatite, Calcite, Diopside. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Montgomery 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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