Waterside — Rockhounding in Bedford County, Pennsylvania

Waterside is a mapped rockhounding spot in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include calcite, chalcedony, chert. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Bedford County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: Old Mill Road
Postcode: 16664
Coordinates: 40.17122, -78.39359

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 Waterside

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Waterside FAQ

Where is Waterside?+

Waterside is in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, at 40.17122, -78.39359. Nearest road: Old Mill Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Waterside?+

Waterside is reported to produce Calcite, Chalcedony, Chert.

Is collecting allowed at Waterside?+

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 Waterside?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.17122, -78.39359 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Old Mill Road.

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