Where to Find Garnet in Maryland
Maryland has 8 mapped collecting spots that report garnet, spread across 4 counties. The largest share sits in Baltimore County County with 3 spots. 8 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 8 garnet collecting spots in Maryland
Best counties for garnet in Maryland
Ranked by the number of mapped garnet spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Every garnet spot we track in Maryland
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| 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 you find garnet in Maryland?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Baltimore County County, Harford County County, and Cecil County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many garnet spots are mapped in Maryland?+
8 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 garnet in Maryland?+
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. 8 of the 8 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt garnet in Maryland 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.
