Rockhounding in Delaware County, Pennsylvania

8 mapped rockhounding spots in Delaware County. Most commonly produces quartz, amethyst, feldspar, garnet.

Minerals reported in Delaware County

Spots in Delaware County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Blue HillSycamore Mills Road	Albite Amazonite Beryl Feldspar Sunstone Quartz	39.9467, -75.4236	Public
Chester CreekEast Peters Lane	Amethyst Smoky Quartz	39.8737, -75.4605	Public
Crum CreekParkridge Drive	Golden Beryl Amethyst Garnet Quartz	39.9227, -75.3642	Public
East Branch Naamanm CreekBroomall Street	Sphene Quartz Garnet	39.8252, -75.4456	Public
MarpleSouth Feathering Lane	Amethyst Quartz	39.9380, -75.4162	Public
PhiladelphiaBoy Scout Bridge	Agate Petrified Wood Chalcedony Chert Jasper Quartz	40.0130, -75.3895	Public
Prospect ParkWanamaker Avenue	Kyanite Blades Feldspar	39.8774, -75.3059	Public
UplandWaterville Road	Geodes Amethyst	39.8748, -75.3791	Public

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Delaware County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Delaware County, Pennsylvania?+

RockHoundR tracks 8 rockhounding spots in Delaware County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Delaware County?+

Spots in Delaware County most often produce Quartz, Amethyst, Feldspar, Garnet, Agate. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Delaware County rockhounding spots on public land?+

Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.

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