Rockhounding in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
3 mapped rockhounding spots in Huntingdon County. Most commonly produces calcite, quartz, barite, chalcopyrite.
Map showing 3 rockhounding spots in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
Spots in Huntingdon County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aughwick CreekCovert Road | 40.1511, -77.9492 | Public | |
| MapletonHares Valley Road | 40.3796, -77.9507 | Public | |
| Union FurnaceLimestone Road | 40.6242, -78.1657 | Public |
Neighboring counties in Pennsylvania
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Huntingdon County. A natural extension if Huntingdon County is already on your trip plan.
- Bedford County~23 mi3 spotsTop: Calcite, Quartz, Amethyst
- Franklin County~45 mi2 spotsTop: Agate, Garnet, Jasper
- Cumberland County~49 mi5 spotsTop: Quartz, Agate Nodule, Amethyst
- Adams County~53 mi4 spotsTop: Chabazite, Copper, Epidote
- York County~65 mi3 spotsTop: Agate, Amethyst, Andradite Garnet
- Westmoreland County~73 mi4 spotsTop: Quartz, Amethyst, Chalcedony
Across the state line from Huntingdon 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.
Huntingdon County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 rockhounding spots in Huntingdon County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Huntingdon County?+
Spots in Huntingdon County most often produce Calcite, Quartz, Barite, Chalcopyrite, Fluorite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Huntingdon 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.
