Funks Pond Recreational Area: Kammererite & Serpentine Rockhounding in Cecil County, Maryland

Updated June 2026

Funks Pond Recreational Area is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cecil County, Maryland. Reported finds include kammererite, serpentine, soapstone, williamsite, chromite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Cecil County
State: Maryland
Nearest road: Funks Pond Trail
Postcode: 21918
Coordinates: 39.67070, -76.17181

Geology at Funks Pond Recreational Area

This spot sits on Baltimore Gabbro Complex, mapped as gabbro that formed roughly 2500 to 250 million years ago. Plutonic rock like this weathers slowly into grus and boulders, and the most productive collecting is typically in weathered zones and drainages.

Mapped unit: Baltimore Gabbro Complex
Age: 2500–250 Ma (Proterozoic to Paleozoic)
Rock types: gabbro
Elevation: 190 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Funks Pond Recreational Area

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 87°F in midsummer and 40°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 24°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, CONOWINGO DAM station (1 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

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.

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 Funks Pond Recreational Area

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Across the state line from Funks Pond Recreational Area

Funks Pond Recreational Area 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.

Funks Pond Recreational Area FAQ

Where is Funks Pond Recreational Area?+

Funks Pond Recreational Area is in Cecil County, Maryland, at 39.67070, -76.17181. Nearest road: Funks Pond Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Funks Pond Recreational Area?+

Funks Pond Recreational Area is reported to produce Kammererite, Serpentine, Soapstone, Williamsite, Chromite, Brucite, Magnesite.

Is collecting allowed at Funks Pond Recreational Area?+

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.

What tools should I bring to Funks Pond Recreational Area?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, safety glasses, and a collecting bag cover the basics here. Add a spray bottle: wet rock shows color and pattern that dry rock hides.

When is the best time to visit Funks Pond Recreational Area?+

The most comfortable months at Funks Pond Recreational Area are March to November.

How do I get to Funks Pond Recreational Area?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.67070, -76.17181 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Funks Pond Trail.

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