Baltimore — Rockhounding in Baltimore County, Maryland

Baltimore is a mapped rockhounding spot in Baltimore County, Maryland. Reported finds include silicified cycad wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Baltimore County
State: Maryland
Nearest road: Lost Pond Trail
Postcode: 21128
Coordinates: 39.42578, -76.44146

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 Baltimore

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Silicified Cycad Wood

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Baltimore FAQ

Where is Baltimore?+

Baltimore is in Baltimore County, Maryland, at 39.42578, -76.44146. Nearest road: Lost Pond Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Baltimore?+

Baltimore is reported to produce Silicified Cycad Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Baltimore?+

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 Baltimore?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.42578, -76.44146 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Lost Pond Trail.

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