Where to Find Quartz in Maryland
Maryland has 11 mapped collecting spots that report quartz, spread across 7 counties. The largest share sits in Baltimore County County with 3 spots. 11 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 11 quartz collecting spots in Maryland
Best counties for quartz in Maryland
Ranked by the number of mapped quartz spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Baltimore County3 spots
- Harford County3 spots
- Frederick County1 spot
- Howard County1 spot
- Prince George's County1 spot
- Washington County1 spot
- Worcester County1 spot
Every quartz spot we track in Maryland
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| 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 |
Before you go
Read the quartz identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Quartz in the encyclopedia.
Quartz in Maryland FAQ
Where can you find quartz in Maryland?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Baltimore County County, Harford County County, and Frederick County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many quartz spots are mapped in Maryland?+
11 spots across 7 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 quartz 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. 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 quartz 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.
