Middletown — Rockhounding in Frederick County, Maryland

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Frederick County
State: Maryland
Nearest road: Wiles Branch Path
Postcode: 21769
Coordinates: 39.44000, -77.55999

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 Middletown

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Stibnite

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Middletown FAQ

Where is Middletown?+

Middletown is in Frederick County, Maryland, at 39.44000, -77.55999. Nearest road: Wiles Branch Path.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Middletown?+

Middletown is reported to produce Stibnite.

Is collecting allowed at Middletown?+

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 Middletown?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.44000, -77.55999 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Wiles Branch Path.

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