Conneaut Township Park: Rockhounding in Ashtabula County, Ohio

Updated August 2026

Conneaut Township Park is a mapped rockhounding spot in Ashtabula County, Ohio. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Check locally
County: Ashtabula County
State: Ohio
Postcode: 44030
Coordinates: 41.96329, -80.56331

Geology at Conneaut Township Park

This spot sits on Ohio Shale, mapped as shale and black shale that formed roughly 420 to 360 million years ago. Sedimentary rock like this erodes unevenly, so the most productive collecting is typically along fresh cuts, badland slopes, and active drainages.

Mapped unit: Ohio Shale
Age: 420–360 Ma (Devonian)
Rock types: shale and black shale
Elevation: 580 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 Conneaut Township Park

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 82°F in midsummer and 34°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 19°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, SPRINGBORO 3 WNW station (12 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Land & collecting status

Confirm rules before collecting

Land status here is not confirmed. Verify with the managing agency before collecting — federal, state, and tribal rules differ.

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.

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Conneaut Township Park.

Across the state line from Conneaut Township Park

Conneaut Township Park is close enough to the Ohio border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Conneaut Township Park FAQ

Where is Conneaut Township Park?+

Conneaut Township Park is in Ashtabula County, Ohio, at 41.96329, -80.56331.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Conneaut Township Park?+

Conneaut Township Park is on the rockhounding map but no minerals are listed in our reference. Open RockHoundR to see what other rockhounds have logged.

Is collecting allowed at Conneaut Township Park?+

Confirm rules before collecting. Land status here is not confirmed. Verify with the managing agency before collecting — federal, state, and tribal rules differ. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Conneaut Township Park?+

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 Conneaut Township Park?+

The most comfortable months at Conneaut Township Park are March to November.

How do I get to Conneaut Township Park?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.96329, -80.56331 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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