Rockhounding near Cumberland, MD

148 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Cumberland — most are inside a 2 to 3 hour drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.

Covering parts of West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia.

Closest rockhounding spots to Cumberland

The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.

New CreekMineral County, West Virginia24 mi · 30 min driveCalcite, Chert, Hematite
Knobly MountainMineral County, West Virginia25 mi · 31 min driveChalcedony, Calcite, Dolomite
Knobly MountainMineral County, West Virginia25 mi · 31 min driveCelestite, Blue Calcite
Berkeley SpringsMorgan County, West Virginia29 mi · 36 min driveCalcite, Jasper, Pyrite Cubes
HancockWashington County, Maryland30 mi · 38 min driveFossils, Quartz
Sherman ValleyBedford County, Pennsylvania39 mi · 49 min driveCalcite, Chlorite, Orthoclase

Most-reported finds near Cumberland

Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.

Hunting something specific near Cumberland?

These materials have enough dedicated spots around Cumberland to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.

Every spot within 150 miles of Cumberland

Sorted by distance from Cumberland. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.

Spot	County	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
New CreekUS 50	Mineral County	Calcite Chert Hematite Red Quartzite	39.3634, -79.0073	Public
Knobly Mountain	Mineral County	Chalcedony Calcite Dolomite Fluorite Sulfur Quartz Sphalerite	39.3459, -79.0029	Public
Knobly MountainCameron Orchard Road	Mineral County	Celestite Blue Calcite	39.3475, -79.0149	Public
Berkeley SpringsHancock Road	Morgan County	Calcite Jasper Pyrite Cubes Quartz Selenite	39.6490, -78.2176	Public
HancockNational Freeway	Washington County	Fossils Quartz	39.7170, -78.1953	Public
Sherman ValleyCypher Road	Bedford County	Calcite Chlorite Orthoclase Limonite Quartz Tourmaline Zircon	40.0764, -78.2732	Public
WatersideOld Mill Road	Bedford County	Calcite Chalcedony Chert	40.1712, -78.3936	Public
Morrison CoveSportsmens Access Road	Bedford County	Quartz Amethyst Calcite Herkimer Diamond	40.2437, -78.3852	Public
Berkeley County	Berkeley County	Calcite Dolomite Quartz	39.4727, -77.9076	Public
AshtonBottom Road	Washington County	Serpentine Steatite	39.6204, -77.8681	Public
PetersburgUS 220;WV 28;WV 55	Hardy County	Calcite Dolomite Quartz	38.9972, -79.0756	Public
ClaysburgRocky Acre Road	Blair County	Chert Quartz	40.3412, -78.4193	Public
Ligonier	Westmoreland County	Quartz Fossils	40.2744, -79.2973	Public
North Fork GapWV 28;WV 55	Grant County	Calcite Celestite Dolomite Travertine	38.9892, -79.2406	Public
Coopers RockDarnell Hollow Road	Monongalia County	Hematite Opal	39.6930, -79.7893	Public
Mt. PleasantOld 119	Westmoreland County	Amethyst	40.1594, -79.5571	Public
DerryMill Street	Westmoreland County	Quartz Chalcedony Jasper	40.3488, -79.2681	Public
Aughwick CreekCovert Road	Huntingdon County	Barite Calcite Chalcopyrite Pyrite Quartz	40.1511, -77.9492	Public
South Fork Mountain	Grant County	Hematite	38.8740, -79.0943	Public
RivertonI 66	Warren County	Calcite Quartz	38.9483, -78.1831	Public
GreerWV 7	Monongalia County	Pink Calcite	39.5722, -79.8416	Public
Snickers GapMission Road	Jefferson County	Blue Amphibole Green Amphibole Quartz Epidote	39.1589, -77.8459	Public
GreensburgHorse Trail	Westmoreland County	Petrified Wood	40.3247, -79.4761	Public
Front RoyalDeerhaven Road	Warren County	Biotite Quartz Unakite Copper	38.9153, -78.1349	Public
Smoke HoleSmoke Hole Road	Pendleton County	Geode Gypsum Pyrite Fossils	38.8569, -79.2764	Public

Cumberland rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Cumberland?+

There are 148 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Cumberland, Maryland. The closest is New Creek in Mineral County, roughly 24 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.

What rocks and minerals can you find near Cumberland?+

Spots within driving distance of Cumberland most commonly produce quartz, calcite, amethyst, epidote, serpentine, pyrite.

Is rockhounding legal near Cumberland?+

Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Each spot page on this site lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How far do most rockhounders drive from Cumberland?+

Most weekend trips from Cumberland fall inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, which is roughly the 150-mile radius shown on this page. Closer spots are good for half-day outings; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.

More state coverage

The spots above span 4 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.

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