Jim Thorpe — Rockhounding in Carbon County, Pennsylvania
Jim Thorpe is a mapped rockhounding spot in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include jasper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Jim Thorpe in Carbon County, Pennsylvania
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Carbon County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Nearest road
- Jeans' Run Trail
- Postcode
- 18229
- Coordinates
- 40.87291, -75.76882
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Jim Thorpe.
- Mt. PisgahCarbon County · 1 mi awayAllanite, Autunite, Carnotite
- HautoCarbon County · 6 mi awayQuartz
- Hazelton and White HavenLuzerne County · 10 mi awayPyrite, Quartzite
- McAdooSchuylkill County · 11 mi awayQuartz
- KunkeltownMonroe County · 17 mi awayQuartz, Azurite
- Crystal CaveBerks County · 24 mi awayGeodes, Quartz, Gemstones
- AllentownLehigh County · 26 mi awayJasper, Chert
- Monroe CountyMonroe County · 26 mi awayCalcite, Pyrite, Fluorite
Jim Thorpe FAQ
Where is Jim Thorpe?+
Jim Thorpe is in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, at 40.87291, -75.76882. Nearest road: Jeans' Run Trail.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Jim Thorpe?+
Jim Thorpe is reported to produce Jasper.
Is collecting allowed at Jim Thorpe?+
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 Jim Thorpe?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 40.87291, -75.76882 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Jeans' Run Trail.
