Where to Find Epidote in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 5 mapped collecting spots that report epidote, spread across 4 counties. The largest share sits in Adams County with 2 spots. 5 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Every epidote spot we track in Pennsylvania
Best spotCornwallLebanon County, PennsylvaniaPublic access · Actinolite, Andradite, Calcite +10
EastonNorthampton County, PennsylvaniaPublic access · Chert, Flint, Apatite +6- GettysburgAdams County, PennsylvaniaPublic access · Copper, Chabazite, Epidote +5
- Valley QuarryAdams County, PennsylvaniaPublic access · Copper, Epidote, Chrysocolla +3
- CoatsvilleChester County, PennsylvaniaPublic access · Amethyst, Beryl, Epidote +2
Standout epidote spots in Pennsylvania
Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for epidote in Pennsylvania
Ranked by the number of mapped epidote spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Adams County2 spots
- Chester County1 spot
- Lebanon County1 spot
- Northampton County1 spot
Before you go
Read the epidote identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Epidote in the encyclopedia.
Epidote in Pennsylvania FAQ
Where can you find epidote in Pennsylvania?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Adams County, Chester County, and Lebanon County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many epidote spots are mapped in Pennsylvania?+
5 spots across 4 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 epidote 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. 5 of the 5 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt epidote 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.
