Cardiff — Rockhounding in Harford County, Maryland

Cardiff is a mapped rockhounding spot in Harford County, Maryland. Reported finds include garnet, pyrite, serpentine, staurolite, verde antique, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Harford County
State: Maryland
Nearest road: Quarry Road
Postcode: 21160
Coordinates: 39.70956, -76.33423

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 Cardiff

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

Garnet
Pyrite
Serpentine
Staurolite
Verde Antique
Chrysotile

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Cardiff FAQ

Where is Cardiff?+

Cardiff is in Harford County, Maryland, at 39.70956, -76.33423. Nearest road: Quarry Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Cardiff?+

Cardiff is reported to produce Garnet, Pyrite, Serpentine, Staurolite, Verde Antique, Chrysotile.

Is collecting allowed at Cardiff?+

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 Cardiff?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.70956, -76.33423 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Quarry Road.

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