Where to Find Calcite in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 11 mapped collecting spots that report calcite, spread across 7 counties. The largest share sits in Bedford County County with 3 spots. 11 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 11 calcite collecting spots in Pennsylvania
Best counties for calcite in Pennsylvania
Ranked by the number of mapped calcite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Bedford County3 spots
- Armstrong County2 spots
- Huntingdon County2 spots
- Allegheny County1 spot
- Lebanon County1 spot
- Monroe County1 spot
- Montgomery County1 spot
Every calcite spot we track in Pennsylvania
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| 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 |
Before you go
Read the calcite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Calcite in the encyclopedia.
Calcite in Pennsylvania FAQ
Where can you find calcite in Pennsylvania?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Bedford County County, Armstrong County County, and Huntingdon County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many calcite spots are mapped in Pennsylvania?+
11 spots across 7 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 calcite 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. 11 of the 11 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt calcite 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.
