Rockhounding in York County, Pennsylvania
3 mapped rockhounding spots in York County. Most commonly produces agate, amethyst, andradite garnet, azurite.
Map showing 3 rockhounding spots in York County, Pennsylvania
Minerals reported in York County
Spots in York County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| HarrisburgPleasant View Road | 40.1651, -76.8443 | Public | |
| Rossville Road CutOld York Road | 40.0717, -76.9236 | Public | |
| York HavenBowers Bridge Road | 40.0996, -76.7473 | Public |
Neighboring counties in Pennsylvania
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to York County. A natural extension if York County is already on your trip plan.
- Cumberland County~17 mi5 spotsTop: Quartz, Agate Nodule, Amethyst
- Lebanon County~23 mi2 spotsTop: Magnetite, Pyrite, Actinolite
- Lancaster County~31 mi5 spotsTop: Brucite, Chromite, Dogtooth Calcite
- Adams County~32 mi4 spotsTop: Chabazite, Copper, Epidote
- Franklin County~40 mi2 spotsTop: Agate, Garnet, Jasper
- Berks County~55 mi6 spotsTop: Jasper, Agate, Chalcedony
Across the state line from York 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.
York County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in York County, Pennsylvania?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 rockhounding spots in York County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in York County?+
Spots in York County most often produce Agate, Amethyst, Andradite Garnet, Azurite, Chalcedony. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these York 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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