Deauville Beach — Rockhounding in Sussex County, Delaware

Deauville Beach is a mapped rockhounding spot in Sussex County, Delaware. Reported finds include quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Sussex County
State: Delaware
Nearest road: Surf Avenue
Postcode: 19971
Coordinates: 38.72288, -75.07641

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Found at Deauville Beach

Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.

Quartz

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Deauville Beach.

Deauville Beach FAQ

Where is Deauville Beach?+

Deauville Beach is in Sussex County, Delaware, at 38.72288, -75.07641. Nearest road: Surf Avenue.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Deauville Beach?+

Deauville Beach is reported to produce Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Deauville Beach?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Deauville Beach?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.72288, -75.07641 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Surf Avenue.

More rockhounding in Delaware

See all 10 Delaware spots →

Open Deauville Beach on the map

Use the RockHoundR app for live land overlays, weather, geology, directions, and saved finds.