Where to Find Amethyst in Pennsylvania
10 mapped amethyst rockhounding spots in Pennsylvania, across 6 counties. Amethyst is purple quartz, prized for color saturation.
Map of 10 amethyst rockhounding spots in Pennsylvania
Amethyst by county in Pennsylvania
Counties ranked by number of amethyst spots in our database.
Every amethyst spot in Pennsylvania
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison CoveSportsmens Access Road | Bedford County | 40.2437, -78.3852 | Public | |
| Brandywine CreekCreek Road | Chester County | 39.8544, -75.5989 | Public | |
| CoatsvilleRockdale Drive | Chester County | 39.9725, -75.8686 | Public | |
| CarlisleShatto Drive | Cumberland County | 40.2203, -77.2154 | Public | |
| Chester CreekEast Peters Lane | Delaware County | 39.8737, -75.4605 | Public | |
| Crum CreekParkridge Drive | Delaware County | 39.9227, -75.3642 | Public | |
| MarpleSouth Feathering Lane | Delaware County | 39.9380, -75.4162 | Public | |
| UplandWaterville Road | Delaware County | 39.8748, -75.3791 | Public | |
| Mt. PleasantOld 119 | Westmoreland County | 40.1594, -79.5571 | Public | |
| HarrisburgPleasant View Road | York County |
| 40.1651, -76.8443 | Public |
Amethyst in Pennsylvania FAQ
Where can I find amethyst in Pennsylvania?+
RockHoundR tracks 10 amethyst spots in Pennsylvania, spread across 6 counties. The strongest concentration is in Delaware County.
Is collecting amethyst legal in Pennsylvania?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like amethyst is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Pennsylvania, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best amethyst location in Pennsylvania?+
Delaware County has the most amethyst spots in our database for Pennsylvania. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
Other states for amethyst
Other minerals to find in Pennsylvania
- Quartz in Pennsylvania32
- Jasper in Pennsylvania13
- Calcite in Pennsylvania11
- Pyrite in Pennsylvania11
- Petrified Wood in Pennsylvania9
- Azurite in Pennsylvania7
- Chalcedony in Pennsylvania7
- Chert in Pennsylvania7
- Malachite in Pennsylvania7
- Fluorite in Pennsylvania6
- Magnetite in Pennsylvania6
- Agate in Pennsylvania5
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