Where to Find Calcite in Pennsylvania
11 mapped calcite rockhounding spots in Pennsylvania, across 7 counties. Calcite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 11 calcite rockhounding spots in Pennsylvania
Calcite by county in Pennsylvania
Counties ranked by number of calcite spots in our database.
Every calcite spot in Pennsylvania
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EtnaButler Plank Road | Allegheny County |
| 40.5347, -79.9615 | Public |
| GirtyPA 56;PA 156 | Armstrong County | 40.6354, -79.4072 | Public | |
| North VandergriftGravel Bar Road | Armstrong County | 40.6072, -79.5450 | Public | |
| Morrison CoveSportsmens Access Road | Bedford County | 40.2437, -78.3852 | Public | |
| Sherman ValleyCypher Road | Bedford County | 40.0764, -78.2732 | Public | |
| WatersideOld Mill Road | Bedford County | 40.1712, -78.3936 | Public | |
| Aughwick CreekCovert Road | Huntingdon County | 40.1511, -77.9492 | Public | |
| Union FurnaceLimestone Road | Huntingdon County | 40.6242, -78.1657 | Public | |
| CornwallTwenty-Eighth Division Highway | Lebanon County | 40.2548, -76.3978 | Public | |
| Monroe CountyKeiser Road | Monroe County | 40.9377, -75.2844 | Public | |
| BridgeportRiver Road | Montgomery County | 40.0987, -75.3272 | Public |
Calcite in Pennsylvania FAQ
Where can I find calcite in Pennsylvania?+
RockHoundR tracks 11 calcite spots in Pennsylvania, spread across 7 counties. The strongest concentration is in Bedford County.
Is collecting calcite legal in Pennsylvania?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like calcite 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 calcite location in Pennsylvania?+
Bedford County has the most calcite spots in our database for Pennsylvania. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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Other minerals to find in Pennsylvania
- Quartz in Pennsylvania32
- Jasper in Pennsylvania13
- Pyrite in Pennsylvania11
- Amethyst in Pennsylvania10
- 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
