Rockhounding in Carbon County, Pennsylvania
3 mapped rockhounding spots in Carbon County. Most commonly produces quartz, allanite, autunite, carnotite.
Map showing 3 rockhounding spots in Carbon County, Pennsylvania
Spots in Carbon County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| HautoLake Drive | 40.8536, -75.8876 | Public | |
| Jim ThorpeJeans' Run Trail | 40.8729, -75.7688 | Permission | |
| Mt. PisgahGalen's Revenge | 40.8714, -75.7454 | Public |
Neighboring counties in Pennsylvania
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Carbon County. A natural extension if Carbon County is already on your trip plan.
- Monroe County~27 mi3 spotsTop: Quartz, Agatized Coral, Azurite
- Berks County~37 mi6 spotsTop: Jasper, Agate, Chalcedony
- Lebanon County~53 mi2 spotsTop: Magnetite, Pyrite, Actinolite
- Bucks County~60 mi6 spotsTop: Petrified Wood, Jasper, Agate
- Chester County~64 mi10 spotsTop: Quartz, Amethyst, Azurite
- Lancaster County~68 mi5 spotsTop: Brucite, Chromite, Dogtooth Calcite
Across the state line from Carbon 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 Pennsylvania.
Carbon County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Carbon County, Pennsylvania?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 rockhounding spots in Carbon County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Carbon County?+
Spots in Carbon County most often produce Quartz, Allanite, Autunite, Carnotite, Chlorite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Carbon 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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