Where to Find Garnet in Maryland
Maryland has 8 mapped collecting spots that report garnet, spread across 4 counties. 7 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Every garnet spot we track in Maryland
Bare Hills mining districtBaltimore County, MarylandPublic access · Actinolite, Malachite, Epidote +8- Baltimore CountyBaltimore County, MarylandPublic access · Copper, Quartz, Garnet +4
- CardiffHarford County, MarylandPublic access · Garnet, Pyrite, Serpentine +3
- Chrome HillHarford County, MarylandPublic access · Smoky Quartz, Actinolite, Bronzite +3
- Hunting HillMontgomery County, MarylandPublic access · Calcite, Diopside, Garnet +2
FlintvilleHarford County, MarylandPermission required · Feldspar, Garnet, Mica +1- GraniteBaltimore County, MarylandPublic access · Quartz, Garnet, Tourmaline +1
- Elk MillsCecil County, MarylandPublic access · Beryl, Garnet
Best counties for garnet in Maryland
Ranked by the number of mapped garnet spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Before you go
Read the garnet identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Garnet in the encyclopedia.
Garnet in Maryland FAQ
Where can you find garnet in Maryland?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Baltimore County, Harford County, and Cecil County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its 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. 7 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.
