Chrome Hill — Rockhounding in Harford County, Maryland

Chrome Hill is a mapped rockhounding spot in Harford County, Maryland. Reported finds include smoky quartz, actinolite, bronzite, garnet, chromite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Harford County
State: Maryland
Nearest road: Rocks Road
Postcode: 21132
Coordinates: 39.62785, -76.40935

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 Chrome Hill

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Chrome Hill FAQ

Where is Chrome Hill?+

Chrome Hill is in Harford County, Maryland, at 39.62785, -76.40935. Nearest road: Rocks Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Chrome Hill?+

Chrome Hill is reported to produce Smoky Quartz, Actinolite, Bronzite, Garnet, Chromite, Serpentine.

Is collecting allowed at Chrome Hill?+

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 Chrome Hill?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.62785, -76.40935 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Rocks Road.

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