Where to Find Garnet in Pennsylvania
5 mapped garnet rockhounding spots in Pennsylvania, across 3 counties. Garnet is a hard, glassy silicate that comes in many varieties.
Map of 5 garnet rockhounding spots in Pennsylvania
Garnet by county in Pennsylvania
Counties ranked by number of garnet spots in our database.
Every garnet spot in Pennsylvania
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoatsvilleRockdale Drive | Chester County | 39.9725, -75.8686 | Public | |
| Nottingham ParkFeldspar Trail (Blue) | Chester County | 39.7352, -76.0485 | Public | |
| Crum CreekParkridge Drive | Delaware County | 39.9227, -75.3642 | Public | |
| East Branch Naamanm CreekBroomall Street | Delaware County | 39.8252, -75.4456 | Public | |
| Fox HillTarman Spring Road | Franklin County | 39.8128, -77.5514 | Public |
Garnet in Pennsylvania FAQ
Where can I find garnet in Pennsylvania?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 garnet spots in Pennsylvania, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Chester County.
Is collecting garnet legal in Pennsylvania?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like garnet 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 garnet location in Pennsylvania?+
Chester County has the most garnet 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
- Chert in Pennsylvania7
- Malachite in Pennsylvania7
- Fluorite in Pennsylvania6
- Magnetite in Pennsylvania6
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