Meckley's Quarry — Rockhounding in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Meckley's Quarry is a mapped rockhounding spot in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include celestine. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Northumberland County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: Toad Valley Road
Postcode: 17864
Coordinates: 40.67556, -76.83196

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 Meckley's Quarry

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Celestine

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Meckley's Quarry FAQ

Where is Meckley's Quarry?+

Meckley's Quarry is in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, at 40.67556, -76.83196. Nearest road: Toad Valley Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Meckley's Quarry?+

Meckley's Quarry is reported to produce Celestine.

Is collecting allowed at Meckley's Quarry?+

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 Meckley's Quarry?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.67556, -76.83196 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Toad Valley Road.

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