Gettysburg — Rockhounding in Adams County, Pennsylvania

Gettysburg is a mapped rockhounding spot in Adams County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include copper, chabazite, epidote, malachite, quartz, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Adams County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: Baltimore Pike
Postcode: 17325
Coordinates: 39.80370, -77.21283

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 Gettysburg

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Gettysburg FAQ

Where is Gettysburg?+

Gettysburg is in Adams County, Pennsylvania, at 39.80370, -77.21283. Nearest road: Baltimore Pike.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Gettysburg?+

Gettysburg is reported to produce Copper, Chabazite, Epidote, Malachite, Quartz, Feldspar, Magnetite, Olivine.

Is collecting allowed at Gettysburg?+

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 Gettysburg?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.80370, -77.21283 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Baltimore Pike.

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