Lancaster — Rockhounding in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Lancaster is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include dogtooth calcite, fluorite, hematite, quartz, rutile. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lancaster County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: West Quarry Road
Postcode: 17557
Coordinates: 40.13471, -76.06091

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 Lancaster

Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.

Dogtooth Calcite
Fluorite
Hematite
Quartz
Rutile

Nearby rockhounding spots

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Lancaster FAQ

Where is Lancaster?+

Lancaster is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, at 40.13471, -76.06091. Nearest road: West Quarry Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Lancaster?+

Lancaster is reported to produce Dogtooth Calcite, Fluorite, Hematite, Quartz, Rutile.

Is collecting allowed at Lancaster?+

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 Lancaster?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.13471, -76.06091 in Google Maps. The nearest road is West Quarry Road.

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