Rockhounding in Bedford County, Pennsylvania

3 mapped rockhounding spots in Bedford County. Most commonly produces calcite, quartz, amethyst, chalcedony.

Bedford County rockhounding photos

Representative spot and material photos from this county, shown where verified public image records are available.

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View across Morrison Cove from Brumbaugh Road, Bedford County, Pennsylvania — Morrison CoveBedford County, Pennsylvania

Minerals reported in Bedford County

Standout in Bedford County

Hand-picked spot in Bedford County, chosen for unusual mineralogy or documented public access. Each card opens the full coordinates and access notes.

Top pick
Morrison Cove
Public
Bedford County
Morrison Cove in Bedford County is a carbonate valley known for pockets of amethyst, clear and smoky quartz, and calcite in the surrounding folded Appalachian ridges. The area produces quartz crystals of surprising quality for central Pennsylvania. It is a standout collecting district in the ridge-and-valley belt.
Quartz, Amethyst, Calcite, Herkimer Diamond

Spots in Bedford County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Morrison CoveSportsmens Access Road	Quartz Amethyst Calcite Herkimer Diamond	40.2437, -78.3852	Public
Sherman ValleyCypher Road	Calcite Chlorite Orthoclase Limonite Quartz Tourmaline Zircon	40.0764, -78.2732	Public
WatersideOld Mill Road	Calcite Chalcedony Chert	40.1712, -78.3936	Public

Neighboring counties in Pennsylvania

Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Bedford County. A natural extension if Bedford County is already on your trip plan.

Across the state line from Bedford County

Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders — these are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Pennsylvania.

Bedford County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Bedford County, Pennsylvania?+

RockHoundR tracks 3 rockhounding spots in Bedford County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Bedford County?+

Spots in Bedford County most often produce Calcite, Quartz, Amethyst, Chalcedony, Chert. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Bedford County rockhounding spots on public land?+

Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.

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