Churchtown — Rockhounding in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Churchtown is a mapped rockhounding spot in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include petrified wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Berks County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: Pennsylvania Turnpike
Postcode: 19543
Coordinates: 40.17001, -75.91327

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 Churchtown

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Petrified Wood

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Churchtown FAQ

Where is Churchtown?+

Churchtown is in Berks County, Pennsylvania, at 40.17001, -75.91327. Nearest road: Pennsylvania Turnpike.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Churchtown?+

Churchtown is reported to produce Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Churchtown?+

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 Churchtown?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.17001, -75.91327 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Pennsylvania Turnpike.

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