Delaware County — Rockhounding in Delaware County, Ohio

Delaware County is a mapped rockhounding spot in Delaware County, Ohio. Reported finds include pyrite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Delaware County
State: Ohio
Nearest road: South Section Line Road
Postcode: 43015
Coordinates: 40.29143, -83.13051

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 Delaware County

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Pyrite

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Delaware County FAQ

Where is Delaware County?+

Delaware County is in Delaware County, Ohio, at 40.29143, -83.13051. Nearest road: South Section Line Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Delaware County?+

Delaware County is reported to produce Pyrite.

Is collecting allowed at Delaware County?+

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 Delaware County?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.29143, -83.13051 in Google Maps. The nearest road is South Section Line Road.

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