Schuylkill County — Rockhounding in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Schuylkill County is a mapped rockhounding spot in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include pyrite cubes. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Schuylkill County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: Shermans Mountain Road
Postcode: 17981
Coordinates: 40.66405, -76.38245

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 Schuylkill County

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Pyrite Cubes

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Schuylkill County FAQ

Where is Schuylkill County?+

Schuylkill County is in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, at 40.66405, -76.38245. Nearest road: Shermans Mountain Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Schuylkill County?+

Schuylkill County is reported to produce Pyrite Cubes.

Is collecting allowed at Schuylkill County?+

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 Schuylkill County?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.66405, -76.38245 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Shermans Mountain Road.

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