Boyerstown: Magnetite Rockhounding in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Updated June 2026

Boyerstown is a mapped rockhounding spot in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include magnetite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Berks County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: West Philadelphia Avenue
Postcode: 19512
Coordinates: 40.34042, -75.65891

Geology at Boyerstown

This spot sits on Graphitic felsic gneiss, mapped as gneiss that formed roughly 4600 to 540 million years ago. Metamorphic rock like this weathers into resistant float, and minerals that survive transport typically concentrate in nearby drainages.

Mapped unit: Graphitic felsic gneiss
Age: 4600–540 Ma (Precambrian)
Rock types: gneiss
Elevation: 400 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Boyerstown

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 83°F in midsummer and 37°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 22°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, HERITAGE FLD AP station (9 mi away).

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Boyerstown

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Magnetite Encyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Boyerstown.

Across the state line from Boyerstown

Boyerstown is close enough to the Pennsylvania border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Boyerstown FAQ

Where is Boyerstown?+

Boyerstown is in Berks County, Pennsylvania, at 40.34042, -75.65891. Nearest road: West Philadelphia Avenue.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Boyerstown?+

Boyerstown is reported to produce Magnetite.

Is collecting allowed at Boyerstown?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Boyerstown?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, safety glasses, and a collecting bag cover the basics here. Add a spray bottle: wet rock shows color and pattern that dry rock hides.

When is the best time to visit Boyerstown?+

The most comfortable months at Boyerstown are March to November.

How do I get to Boyerstown?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.34042, -75.65891 in Google Maps. The nearest road is West Philadelphia Avenue.

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