Where to Find Pyrite in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 11 mapped collecting spots that report pyrite, spread across 9 counties. The largest share sits in Chester County County with 2 spots. 11 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 11 pyrite collecting spots in Pennsylvania
Best counties for pyrite in Pennsylvania
Ranked by the number of mapped pyrite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Chester County2 spots
- Lebanon County2 spots
- Allegheny County1 spot
- Armstrong County1 spot
- Carbon County1 spot
- Huntingdon County1 spot
- Luzerne County1 spot
- Monroe County1 spot
- Northampton County1 spot
Every pyrite spot we track in Pennsylvania
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EtnaButler Plank Road | Allegheny County |
| 40.5347, -79.9615 | Public |
| GirtyPA 56;PA 156 | Armstrong County | 40.6354, -79.4072 | Public | |
| Mt. PisgahGalen's Revenge | Carbon County | 40.8714, -75.7454 | Public | |
| Brookdale MineAnna Louise Lane | Chester County | 40.1011, -75.5208 | Public | |
| KnauertownSaint Peters Road | Chester County | 40.1837, -75.7315 | Public | |
| Aughwick CreekCovert Road | Huntingdon County | 40.1511, -77.9492 | Public | |
| CornwallTwenty-Eighth Division Highway | Lebanon County | 40.2548, -76.3978 | Public | |
| Lebanon CountyWest Main Street | Lebanon County | 40.3304, -76.5564 | Public | |
| Hazelton and White HavenStockton Road | Luzerne County |
| 40.9665, -75.9211 | Public |
| Monroe CountyKeiser Road | Monroe County | 40.9377, -75.2844 | Public | |
| Easton5th Street | Northampton County | 40.7472, -75.2871 | Public |
Before you go
Read the pyrite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Pyrite in the encyclopedia.
Pyrite in Pennsylvania FAQ
Where can you find pyrite in Pennsylvania?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Chester County County, Lebanon County County, and Allegheny County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many pyrite spots are mapped in Pennsylvania?+
11 spots across 9 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 pyrite 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. 11 of the 11 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt pyrite 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.
