Crystals near Youngstown, OH
12 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Youngstown report crystal. The closest is Mt. Pleasant, about 87 miles out (1 hr 48 min drive).
Most collectable crystals in the field are quartz family: clear rock crystal, amethyst, smoky quartz, and rose quartz from pegmatites, veins, and vugs in host rock.
Map of 12 crystal collecting spots within 150 miles of Youngstown, Ohio
Closest crystals spots to Youngstown
- Mt. PleasantWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania87 mi · 1 hr 48 min driveAmethyst
- DerryWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania89 mi · 1 hr 51 min driveQuartz, Chalcedony, Jasper
- LigonierWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania91 mi · 1 hr 54 min driveQuartz, Fossils
- Muskingum CountyMuskingum County, Ohio104 mi · 2 hr 10 min driveAgate, Amethyst, Carnelian
- Flint RidgeLicking County, Ohio114 mi · 2 hr 23 min driveAgate, Amethyst, Carnelian
- Licking & Muskingum CountiesLicking County, Ohio117 mi · 2 hr 26 min driveFlint, Chalcedony, Quartz
Types of crystals reported near Youngstown
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
Every crystal spot within 150 miles of Youngstown
Sorted by distance from Youngstown. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. PleasantOld 119 | Westmoreland County | 40.1594, -79.5571 | Public | |
| DerryMill Street | Westmoreland County | 40.3488, -79.2681 | Public | |
| Ligonier | Westmoreland County | 40.2744, -79.2973 | Public | |
| Muskingum CountyI 70 | Muskingum County | 39.9595, -81.9348 | Public | |
| Flint RidgeFlint Ridge Road Southeast | Licking County | 39.9897, -82.2652 | Public | |
| Licking & Muskingum CountiesSummit Road Southeast | Licking County | 40.0504, -82.3879 | Public | |
| ClaysburgRocky Acre Road | Blair County | 40.3412, -78.4193 | Public | |
| Morrison CoveSportsmens Access Road | Bedford County | 40.2437, -78.3852 | Public | |
| Sherman ValleyCypher Road | Bedford County | 40.0764, -78.2732 | Public | |
| LemontRock Road | Centre County | 40.8505, -77.8226 | Public | |
| Knobly Mountain | Mineral County | 39.3459, -79.0029 | Public | |
| MapletonHares Valley Road | Huntingdon County | 40.3796, -77.9507 | Public |
Crystals near Youngstown FAQ
Where can I find crystals near Youngstown?+
12 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Youngstown report crystal. The closest is Mt. Pleasant in Westmoreland County County, roughly 87 miles away (1 hr 48 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect crystals on public land near Youngstown?+
12 of the 12 spots here sit on land mapped as publicly accessible. Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and Forest Service land with limits set by the local field office; national parks and most state parks are closed to collecting. Confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
Where do quartz crystals actually form?+
In open pockets: vugs in limestone, gas cavities in volcanic rock, and pockets inside pegmatites. That is why digging productive crystal ground means following a vein or a pocket zone rather than sifting random soil. Loose points in creek beds are pocket material that erosion already freed.
How far from Youngstown do I need to drive?+
The nearest crystal spot is about 87 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 150 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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