Where to Find Radioactive Copper in the United States
2 mapped radioactive copper spots across 1 U.S. states. Radioactive Copper is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Map showing where to find radioactive copper across the United States, with 2 mapped spots
Top states for radioactive copper
States ranked by number of radioactive copper spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused radioactive copper-in-state list.
Every radioactive copper spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver LakeBeaver Lake Road | Lycoming County |
| 41.2955, -76.5906 | Public |
| Big RunBig Run Road | Lycoming County |
| 41.2983, -76.6934 | Public |
Radioactive Copper rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find radioactive copper in the U.S.?+
Pennsylvania have the highest concentrations of radioactive copper in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many radioactive copper rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
2 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect radioactive copper on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like radioactive copper is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify radioactive copper in the field?+
Field identification of radioactive copper comes down to color, hardness, fracture, and luster. The RockHoundR app links to geology details for each spot to help narrow down what you might be picking up.
Hunt radioactive copper on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
