Where to Find Serpentine in Maryland
9 mapped serpentine rockhounding spots in Maryland, across 5 counties. Serpentine is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 9 serpentine rockhounding spots in Maryland
Serpentine by county in Maryland
Counties ranked by number of serpentine spots in our database.
Every serpentine spot in Maryland
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bare Hills mining districtYellow Trail | Baltimore County | 39.3871, -76.6523 | Public | |
| Funks Pond Recreational AreaFunks Pond Trail | Cecil County |
| 39.6707, -76.1718 | Public |
| Rock SpringsOld Mill Road | Cecil County |
| 39.7201, -76.1763 | Public |
| CardiffQuarry Road | Harford County |
| 39.7096, -76.3342 | Public |
| Chrome HillRocks Road | Harford County | 39.6278, -76.4093 | Public | |
| Reed Mine & Walkens MineWest Jarrettsville Road | Harford County | 39.6119, -76.4572 | Public | |
| GaithersburgLower Magruder Trail | Montgomery County |
| 39.2285, -77.1903 | Public |
| Hunting HillPiney Meetinghouse Road | Montgomery County | 39.0827, -77.2204 | Public | |
| AshtonBottom Road | Washington County |
| 39.6204, -77.8681 | Public |
Serpentine in Maryland FAQ
Where can I find serpentine in Maryland?+
RockHoundR tracks 9 serpentine spots in Maryland, spread across 5 counties. The strongest concentration is in Harford County.
Is collecting serpentine legal in Maryland?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like serpentine 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 serpentine location in Maryland?+
Harford County has the most serpentine spots in our database for Maryland. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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