Rockhounding near Harrisburg, PA

215 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Harrisburg — 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 Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia, New Jersey, Virginia, and 1 more.

Closest rockhounding spots to Harrisburg

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

Yellow Breeches CreekCumberland County, Pennsylvania7 mi · 9 min drivePotomac Marble
HarrisburgYork County, Pennsylvania8 mi · 10 min driveAgate, Amethyst, Chalcedony
Rossville Road CutYork County, Pennsylvania14 mi · 18 min driveCopper, Malachite, Azurite
York HavenYork County, Pennsylvania14 mi · 18 min drivePetrified Wood
White RocksCumberland County, Pennsylvania14 mi · 18 min driveCryptomelane, Goethite, Fluorite
BainbridgeLancaster County, Pennsylvania16 mi · 20 min drivePetrified Wood

Most-reported finds near Harrisburg

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

Hunting something specific near Harrisburg?

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

Every spot within 150 miles of Harrisburg

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

Spot	County	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Yellow Breeches CreekMain Street	Cumberland County	Potomac Marble	40.1706, -76.9107	Public
HarrisburgPleasant View Road	York County	Agate Amethyst Chalcedony Andradite Garnet Opal Quartz Silicified Wood	40.1651, -76.8443	Public
Rossville Road CutOld York Road	York County	Copper Malachite Azurite	40.0717, -76.9236	Public
York HavenBowers Bridge Road	York County	Petrified Wood	40.0996, -76.7473	Public
White RocksKuhn Road	Cumberland County	Cryptomelane Goethite Fluorite Quartz Tourmaline Zircon	40.1327, -77.0887	Public
BainbridgeBainbridge Road	Lancaster County	Petrified Wood	40.1081, -76.6694	Public
CarlisleShatto Drive	Cumberland County	Banded Agate Quartz Jasper Amethyst	40.2203, -77.2154	Public
Lebanon CountyWest Main Street	Lebanon County	Azurite Chalcopyrite Magnetite Malachite Pyrite	40.3304, -76.5564	Public
Mt. Holly SpringsCold Springs Road	Cumberland County	Agate Nodules	40.1091, -77.2391	Public
CornwallTwenty-Eighth Division Highway	Lebanon County	Actinolite Andradite Calcite Chlorite Diopside Epidote Fluorite Grossularite Garnet +5 more	40.2548, -76.3978	Public
Grubb Lake and Mud LakeIronville Pike	Lancaster County	Geode Limonite	40.0601, -76.4494	Public
Meckley's QuarryToad Valley Road	Northumberland County	Celestine	40.6756, -76.8320	Public
Little Rocky RidgeKettle Sale Haul Road	Cumberland County	Hematite Quartz	40.0335, -77.3257	Public
Piney MountainPine Grove Road	Adams County	Piedmontite	39.9613, -77.3994	Public
GettysburgBaltimore Pike	Adams County	Copper Chabazite Epidote Malachite Quartz Feldspar Magnetite Olivine	39.8037, -77.2128	Public
Valley QuarryBaltimore Pike	Adams County	Copper Epidote Chrysocolla Chalcopyrite Chabazite Stilbite	39.8034, -77.2126	Public
Schuylkill CountyShermans Mountain Road	Schuylkill County	Pyrite Cubes	40.6640, -76.3824	Public
Area Around Caledonia State ParkChambersburg Water Line Trail	Franklin County	Agate Jasper	39.9120, -77.4984	Public
LancasterWest Quarry Road	Lancaster County	Dogtooth Calcite Fluorite Hematite Quartz Rutile	40.1347, -76.0609	Public
Adams CountyIron Springs Road	Adams County	Azurite Cuprite Malachite	39.7556, -77.4529	Public
Fox HillTarman Spring Road	Franklin County	Garnet	39.8128, -77.5514	Public
CardiffQuarry Road	Harford County	Garnet Pyrite Serpentine Staurolite Verde Antique Chrysotile	39.7096, -76.3342	Public
MiddlesburgeSharrett Road	Carroll County	Chrysocolla	39.6075, -77.2218	Public
Reed Mine & Walkens MineWest Jarrettsville Road	Harford County	Chromite Brucite Quartz Serpentine Soapstone	39.6119, -76.4572	Public
ReadingPhiladelphia Avenue	Berks County	Jasper	40.2998, -75.9164	Public

Harrisburg rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Harrisburg?+

There are 215 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The closest is Yellow Breeches Creek in Cumberland County, roughly 7 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.

What rocks and minerals can you find near Harrisburg?+

Spots within driving distance of Harrisburg most commonly produce quartz, calcite, jasper, pyrite, amethyst, serpentine.

Is rockhounding legal near Harrisburg?+

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 Harrisburg?+

Most weekend trips from Harrisburg 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.

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