Where to Find Chert in Pennsylvania
7 mapped chert rockhounding spots in Pennsylvania, across 7 counties. Chert is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 7 chert rockhounding spots in Pennsylvania
Chert by county in Pennsylvania
Counties ranked by number of chert spots in our database.
Every chert spot in Pennsylvania
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GirtyPA 56;PA 156 | Armstrong County | 40.6354, -79.4072 | Public | |
| WatersideOld Mill Road | Bedford County | 40.1712, -78.3936 | Public | |
| ClaysburgRocky Acre Road | Blair County | 40.3412, -78.4193 | Public | |
| FeastervilleOld Lincoln Highway | Bucks County | 40.1530, -74.9537 | Public | |
| PhiladelphiaBoy Scout Bridge | Delaware County | 40.0130, -75.3895 | Public | |
| AllentownSkyline Drive | Lehigh County | 40.5974, -75.4412 | Public | |
| Easton5th Street | Northampton County | 40.7472, -75.2871 | Public |
Chert in Pennsylvania FAQ
Where can I find chert in Pennsylvania?+
RockHoundR tracks 7 chert spots in Pennsylvania, spread across 7 counties. The strongest concentration is in Armstrong County.
Is collecting chert legal in Pennsylvania?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like chert 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 chert location in Pennsylvania?+
Armstrong County has the most chert 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
- Calcite in Pennsylvania11
- Pyrite in Pennsylvania11
- Amethyst in Pennsylvania10
- Petrified Wood in Pennsylvania9
- Azurite in Pennsylvania7
- Chalcedony in Pennsylvania7
- Malachite in Pennsylvania7
- Fluorite in Pennsylvania6
- Magnetite in Pennsylvania6
- Agate in Pennsylvania5
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