Where to Find Quartz in Maryland
11 mapped quartz rockhounding spots in Maryland, across 7 counties. Quartz is the most abundant rockhounding mineral in the country.
Map of 11 quartz rockhounding spots in Maryland
Quartz by county in Maryland
Counties ranked by number of quartz spots in our database.
Every quartz spot in Maryland
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| 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 | |
| Dollyhyde CreekDollyhyde Road | Frederick County | 39.4740, -77.2262 | Public | |
| CastletonMason-Dixon Trail | Harford County | 39.6851, -76.2183 | Public | |
| FlintvilleFlintville Road | Harford County | 39.7049, -76.2485 | Public | |
| Reed Mine & Walkens MineWest Jarrettsville Road | Harford County | 39.6119, -76.4572 | Public | |
| MarriottsvilleMarriottsville Road | Howard County | 39.3488, -76.8997 | Public | |
| BeltsvilleBay Hill Drive | Prince George's County |
| 39.0646, -76.9285 | Public |
| HancockNational Freeway | Washington County | 39.7170, -78.1953 | Public | |
| Ocean CityAtlantic Avenue | Worcester County | 38.4147, -75.0550 | Public |
Quartz in Maryland FAQ
Where can I find quartz in Maryland?+
RockHoundR tracks 11 quartz spots in Maryland, spread across 7 counties. The strongest concentration is in Baltimore County.
Is collecting quartz legal in Maryland?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like quartz is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Maryland, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best quartz location in Maryland?+
Baltimore County has the most quartz spots in our database for Maryland. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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