Upland — Rockhounding in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Upland is a mapped rockhounding spot in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include geodes, amethyst. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Upland in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Delaware County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Nearest road
- Waterville Road
- Postcode
- 19086
- Coordinates
- 39.87478, -75.37912
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 Upland.
- Crum CreekDelaware County · 3 mi awayGolden Beryl, Amethyst, Garnet
- Prospect ParkDelaware County · 4 mi awayKyanite Blades, Feldspar
- Chester CreekDelaware County · 4 mi awayAmethyst, Smoky Quartz
- MarpleDelaware County · 5 mi awayAmethyst, Quartz
- East Branch Naamanm CreekDelaware County · 5 mi awaySphene, Quartz, Garnet
- Blue HillDelaware County · 5 mi awayAlbite, Amazonite, Beryl
- PhiladelphiaDelaware County · 10 mi awayAgate, Petrified Wood, Chalcedony
- Brandywine CreekChester County · 12 mi awayAmethyst
Upland FAQ
Where is Upland?+
Upland is in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, at 39.87478, -75.37912. Nearest road: Waterville Road.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Upland?+
Upland is reported to produce Geodes, Amethyst.
Is collecting allowed at Upland?+
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 Upland?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 39.87478, -75.37912 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Waterville Road.
