Where to Find Amethyst in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 10 mapped collecting spots that report amethyst, spread across 6 counties. The largest share sits in Delaware County County with 4 spots. 10 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 10 amethyst collecting spots in Pennsylvania
Best counties for amethyst in Pennsylvania
Ranked by the number of mapped amethyst spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Every amethyst spot we track in Pennsylvania
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| 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 |
Before you go
Read the amethyst identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Amethyst in the encyclopedia.
Amethyst in Pennsylvania FAQ
Where can you find amethyst in Pennsylvania?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Delaware County County, Chester County County, and Bedford County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many amethyst spots are mapped in Pennsylvania?+
10 spots across 6 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect amethyst in Pennsylvania?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 10 of the 10 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt amethyst in Pennsylvania with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
