Claysburg — Rockhounding in Blair County, Pennsylvania

Claysburg is a mapped rockhounding spot in Blair County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include chert, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Blair County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: Rocky Acre Road
Postcode: 16637
Coordinates: 40.34115, -78.41926

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 Claysburg

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Claysburg FAQ

Where is Claysburg?+

Claysburg is in Blair County, Pennsylvania, at 40.34115, -78.41926. Nearest road: Rocky Acre Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Claysburg?+

Claysburg is reported to produce Chert, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Claysburg?+

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 Claysburg?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.34115, -78.41926 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Rocky Acre Road.

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