Where to Find Williamsite in the United States

5 mapped williamsite spots across 2 U.S. states. Williamsite 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 williamsite across the United States, with 5 mapped spots

Top states for williamsite

States ranked by number of williamsite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused williamsite-in-state list.

Every williamsite spot we track

Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
Funks Pond Recreational AreaFunks Pond TrailCecil County39.6707, -76.1718Public
Rock SpringsOld Mill RoadCecil County39.7201, -76.1763Public
WrightsdaleHorseshoe Loop RoadChester County39.7275, -76.1326Public
Cecil CountyQuarry RoadLancaster County39.7205, -76.1459Public
Easton5th StreetNorthampton County40.7472, -75.2871Public

Williamsite rockhounding FAQ

Where is the best place to find williamsite in the U.S.?+
Pennsylvania, Maryland have the highest concentrations of williamsite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many williamsite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
5 mapped spots across 2 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect williamsite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like williamsite 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 williamsite in the field?+
Field identification of williamsite 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 williamsite on the map

Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.

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