Ashton — Rockhounding in Washington County, Maryland

Ashton is a mapped rockhounding spot in Washington County, Maryland. Reported finds include serpentine, steatite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Washington County
State: Maryland
Nearest road: Bottom Road
Postcode: 21795
Coordinates: 39.62044, -77.86814

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 Ashton

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

Serpentine
Steatite

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Ashton FAQ

Where is Ashton?+

Ashton is in Washington County, Maryland, at 39.62044, -77.86814. Nearest road: Bottom Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Ashton?+

Ashton is reported to produce Serpentine, Steatite.

Is collecting allowed at Ashton?+

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 Ashton?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.62044, -77.86814 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Bottom Road.

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