Mt. Pisgah — Rockhounding in Carbon County, Pennsylvania

Mt. Pisgah is a mapped rockhounding spot in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include allanite, autunite, carnotite, chlorite, mica, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Carbon County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: Galen's Revenge
Postcode: 18229
Coordinates: 40.87145, -75.74540

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 Mt. Pisgah

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Mt. Pisgah FAQ

Where is Mt. Pisgah?+

Mt. Pisgah is in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, at 40.87145, -75.74540. Nearest road: Galen's Revenge.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Mt. Pisgah?+

Mt. Pisgah is reported to produce Allanite, Autunite, Carnotite, Chlorite, Mica, Pyrite, Quartz, Uraninite.

Is collecting allowed at Mt. Pisgah?+

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 Mt. Pisgah?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.87145, -75.74540 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Galen's Revenge.

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