Where to Find Magnetite in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 6 mapped collecting spots that report magnetite, spread across 5 counties. The largest share sits in Lebanon County County with 2 spots. 6 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 6 magnetite collecting spots in Pennsylvania
Best counties for magnetite in Pennsylvania
Ranked by the number of mapped magnetite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Lebanon County2 spots
- Adams County1 spot
- Armstrong County1 spot
- Berks County1 spot
- Chester County1 spot
Every magnetite spot we track in Pennsylvania
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GettysburgBaltimore Pike | Adams County | 39.8037, -77.2128 | Public | |
| GirtyPA 56;PA 156 | Armstrong County | 40.6354, -79.4072 | Public | |
| BoyerstownWest Philadelphia Avenue | Berks County | 40.3404, -75.6589 | Public | |
| WarwickLaurel Lane | Chester County | 40.1773, -75.8000 | Public | |
| CornwallTwenty-Eighth Division Highway | Lebanon County | 40.2548, -76.3978 | Public | |
| Lebanon CountyWest Main Street | Lebanon County | 40.3304, -76.5564 | Public |
Before you go
Read the magnetite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Magnetite in the encyclopedia.
Magnetite in Pennsylvania FAQ
Where can you find magnetite in Pennsylvania?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Lebanon County County, Adams County County, and Armstrong County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many magnetite spots are mapped in Pennsylvania?+
6 spots across 5 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 magnetite 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. 6 of the 6 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt magnetite 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.
