Mt. Pisgah: Allanite & Autunite Rockhounding in Carbon County, Pennsylvania

Updated June 2026

Mt. Pisgah is a mapped rockhounding spot in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include allanite, autunite, carnotite, chlorite, mica, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Carbon County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: Galen's Revenge
Postcode: 18229
Coordinates: 40.87145, -75.74540

Geology at Mt. Pisgah

This spot sits on Mauch Chunk Formation, mapped as shale, siltstone, and sandstone that formed roughly 360 to 325 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: Mauch Chunk Formation
Age: 360–325 Ma (Mississippian)
Rock types: shale, siltstone, and sandstone
Elevation: 940 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 Mt. Pisgah

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 80°F in midsummer and 34°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 17°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, LEHIGHTON 1SSW station (4 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 Mt. Pisgah

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Mt. Pisgah

Mt. Pisgah is close enough to the Pennsylvania border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Mt. Pisgah FAQ

Where is Mt. Pisgah?+

Mt. Pisgah is in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, at 40.87145, -75.74540. Nearest road: Galen's Revenge.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Mt. Pisgah?+

Mt. Pisgah is reported to produce Allanite, Autunite, Carnotite, Chlorite, Mica, Pyrite, Quartz, Uraninite.

Is collecting allowed at Mt. Pisgah?+

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 Mt. Pisgah?+

A rock hammer, a pry bar, gloves, and safety glasses suit pegmatite ground. Work weathered zones and check dump piles; coarse crystals often sit in decomposed rock.

When is the best time to visit Mt. Pisgah?+

The most comfortable months at Mt. Pisgah are March to November.

How do I get to Mt. Pisgah?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.87145, -75.74540 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Galen's Revenge.

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