Marriottsville — Rockhounding in Howard County, Maryland

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Howard County
State: Maryland
Nearest road: Marriottsville Road
Postcode: 21104
Coordinates: 39.34884, -76.89966

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 Marriottsville

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Quartz

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Marriottsville FAQ

Where is Marriottsville?+

Marriottsville is in Howard County, Maryland, at 39.34884, -76.89966. Nearest road: Marriottsville Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Marriottsville?+

Marriottsville is reported to produce Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Marriottsville?+

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 Marriottsville?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.34884, -76.89966 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Marriottsville Road.

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