Granite — Rockhounding in Baltimore County, Maryland

Granite is a mapped rockhounding spot in Baltimore County, Maryland. Reported finds include quartz, garnet, tourmaline, copper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Baltimore County
State: Maryland
Nearest road: Quarry Trail
Postcode: 21163
Coordinates: 39.34544, -76.86371

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 Granite

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Granite FAQ

Where is Granite?+

Granite is in Baltimore County, Maryland, at 39.34544, -76.86371. Nearest road: Quarry Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Granite?+

Granite is reported to produce Quartz, Garnet, Tourmaline, Copper.

Is collecting allowed at Granite?+

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 Granite?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.34544, -76.86371 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Quarry Trail.

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