North Vandergrift — Rockhounding in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

North Vandergrift is a mapped rockhounding spot in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include galena, calcite, barite, geodes, sphalerite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Armstrong County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: Gravel Bar Road
Postcode: 15673
Coordinates: 40.60723, -79.54502

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 North Vandergrift

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North Vandergrift FAQ

Where is North Vandergrift?+

North Vandergrift is in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, at 40.60723, -79.54502. Nearest road: Gravel Bar Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at North Vandergrift?+

North Vandergrift is reported to produce Galena, Calcite, Barite, Geodes, Sphalerite.

Is collecting allowed at North Vandergrift?+

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 North Vandergrift?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.60723, -79.54502 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Gravel Bar Road.

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