Big Run — Rockhounding in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania

Big Run is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include radioactive copper, fossils. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lycoming County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: Big Run Road
Postcode: 17737
Coordinates: 41.29834, -76.69335

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 Big Run

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Radioactive Copper
Fossils

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Big Run FAQ

Where is Big Run?+

Big Run is in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, at 41.29834, -76.69335. Nearest road: Big Run Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Big Run?+

Big Run is reported to produce Radioactive Copper, Fossils.

Is collecting allowed at Big Run?+

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 Big Run?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.29834, -76.69335 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Big Run Road.

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