Rock Springs — Rockhounding in Cecil County, Maryland

Rock Springs is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cecil County, Maryland. Reported finds include kammererite, serpentine, soapstone, williamsite, chromite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Cecil County
State: Maryland
Nearest road: Old Mill Road
Coordinates: 39.72009, -76.17632

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 Rock Springs

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

Kammererite
Serpentine
Soapstone
Williamsite
Chromite
Brucite
Magnesite

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Rock Springs FAQ

Where is Rock Springs?+

Rock Springs is in Cecil County, Maryland, at 39.72009, -76.17632. Nearest road: Old Mill Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Rock Springs?+

Rock Springs is reported to produce Kammererite, Serpentine, Soapstone, Williamsite, Chromite, Brucite, Magnesite.

Is collecting allowed at Rock Springs?+

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 Rock Springs?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.72009, -76.17632 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Old Mill Road.

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