Yellow Breeches Creek — Rockhounding in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Yellow Breeches Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include potomac marble. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Cumberland County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: Main Street
Postcode: 17055
Coordinates: 40.17057, -76.91065

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 Yellow Breeches Creek

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Potomac Marble

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Yellow Breeches Creek FAQ

Where is Yellow Breeches Creek?+

Yellow Breeches Creek is in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, at 40.17057, -76.91065. Nearest road: Main Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Yellow Breeches Creek?+

Yellow Breeches Creek is reported to produce Potomac Marble.

Is collecting allowed at Yellow Breeches Creek?+

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 Yellow Breeches Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.17057, -76.91065 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Main Street.

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