Where to Find Garnet in Maryland
8 mapped garnet rockhounding spots in Maryland, across 4 counties. Garnet is a hard, glassy silicate that comes in many varieties.
Map of 8 garnet rockhounding spots in Maryland
Garnet by county in Maryland
Counties ranked by number of garnet spots in our database.
Every garnet spot in Maryland
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore CountyScale House Boulevard | Baltimore County | 39.4687, -76.6505 | Public | |
| Bare Hills mining districtYellow Trail | Baltimore County | 39.3871, -76.6523 | Public | |
| GraniteQuarry Trail | Baltimore County | 39.3454, -76.8637 | Public | |
| Elk MillsElk Mills Road | Cecil County | 39.6536, -75.8212 | Public | |
| CardiffQuarry Road | Harford County |
| 39.7096, -76.3342 | Public |
| Chrome HillRocks Road | Harford County | 39.6278, -76.4093 | Public | |
| FlintvilleFlintville Road | Harford County | 39.7049, -76.2485 | Public | |
| Hunting HillPiney Meetinghouse Road | Montgomery County | 39.0827, -77.2204 | Public |
Garnet in Maryland FAQ
Where can I find garnet in Maryland?+
RockHoundR tracks 8 garnet spots in Maryland, spread across 4 counties. The strongest concentration is in Baltimore County.
Is collecting garnet legal in Maryland?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like garnet is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Maryland, 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 garnet location in Maryland?+
Baltimore County has the most garnet spots in our database for Maryland. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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