Aughwick Creek — Rockhounding in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania

Aughwick Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include barite, calcite, chalcopyrite, pyrite, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Huntingdon County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: Covert Road
Postcode: 17243
Coordinates: 40.15109, -77.94923

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 Aughwick Creek

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Aughwick Creek FAQ

Where is Aughwick Creek?+

Aughwick Creek is in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, at 40.15109, -77.94923. Nearest road: Covert Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Aughwick Creek?+

Aughwick Creek is reported to produce Barite, Calcite, Chalcopyrite, Pyrite, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Aughwick 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 Aughwick Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.15109, -77.94923 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Covert Road.

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