Matoaka Beach Cabins: Fossil Hunting in Calvert County, Maryland

Updated August 2026

Matoaka Beach Cabins is a mapped rockhounding spot in Calvert County, Maryland. Reported finds include fossil, shark tooth. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Paid / fee dig
County: Calvert County
State: Maryland
Nearest road: Matoaka Lane
Postcode: 20685
Coordinates: 38.47076, -76.48019

Land & collecting status

Pay-to-dig site

This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out.

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.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Matoaka Beach Cabins

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Matoaka Beach Cabins

Matoaka Beach Cabins is close enough to the Maryland border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Matoaka Beach Cabins FAQ

Where is Matoaka Beach Cabins?+

Matoaka Beach Cabins is in Calvert County, Maryland, at 38.47076, -76.48019. Nearest road: Matoaka Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Matoaka Beach Cabins?+

Matoaka Beach Cabins is reported to produce Fossil, Shark Tooth.

Is collecting allowed at Matoaka Beach Cabins?+

Pay-to-dig site. This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Matoaka Beach Cabins?+

A rock hammer, a cold chisel, safety glasses, and newspaper or foam for wrapping finds cover most fossil ground. A trowel and a sieve help in soft exposures.

How do I get to Matoaka Beach Cabins?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.47076, -76.48019 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Matoaka Lane.

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