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 with 2 spots. 6 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Every magnetite spot we track in Pennsylvania
Best spotCornwallLebanon County, PennsylvaniaPublic access · Actinolite, Andradite, Calcite +10
GettysburgAdams County, PennsylvaniaPublic access · Copper, Chabazite, Epidote +5- GirtyArmstrong County, PennsylvaniaPublic access · Hematite, Magnetite, Calcite +2
- Lebanon CountyLebanon County, PennsylvaniaPublic access · Azurite, Chalcopyrite, Magnetite +2
- WarwickChester County, PennsylvaniaPublic access · Chalcopyrite, Copper, Hematite +2
- BoyerstownBerks County, PennsylvaniaPublic access · Magnetite
Standout magnetite spots in Pennsylvania
Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for magnetite in Pennsylvania
Ranked by the number of mapped magnetite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
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, Adams County, and Armstrong County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its 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.
