Frederick — Rockhounding in Frederick County, Maryland

Frederick is a mapped rockhounding spot in Frederick County, Maryland. Reported finds include pink fluorite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Frederick County
State: Maryland
Nearest road: Hillmark Court
Postcode: 21704
Coordinates: 39.38929, -77.38826

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 Frederick

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Pink Fluorite

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Frederick FAQ

Where is Frederick?+

Frederick is in Frederick County, Maryland, at 39.38929, -77.38826. Nearest road: Hillmark Court.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Frederick?+

Frederick is reported to produce Pink Fluorite.

Is collecting allowed at Frederick?+

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 Frederick?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.38929, -77.38826 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Hillmark Court.

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