Warwick: Chalcopyrite & Copper Rockhounding in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Updated June 2026

Warwick is a mapped rockhounding spot in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include chalcopyrite, copper, hematite, limonite, magnetite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Chester County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: Laurel Lane
Postcode: 19520
Coordinates: 40.17729, -75.80002

Geology at Warwick

This spot sits on Chickies Formation, mapped as quartzite and schist that formed roughly 540 to 485 million years ago. Metamorphic rock like this weathers into resistant float, and minerals that survive transport typically concentrate in nearby drainages.

Mapped unit: Chickies Formation
Age: 540–485 Ma (Cambrian)
Rock types: quartzite and schist
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 Warwick

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 83°F in midsummer and 36°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 19°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, HOPEWELL MORGANTOWN station (5 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 Warwick

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Warwick.

Across the state line from Warwick

Warwick 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.

Warwick FAQ

Where is Warwick?+

Warwick is in Chester County, Pennsylvania, at 40.17729, -75.80002. Nearest road: Laurel Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Warwick?+

Warwick is reported to produce Chalcopyrite, Copper, Hematite, Limonite, Magnetite.

Is collecting allowed at Warwick?+

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 Warwick?+

A rock hammer, gloves, and safety glasses are enough for oxidized copper ground. Look for green and blue staining on weathered rock and in old dump piles.

When is the best time to visit Warwick?+

The most comfortable months at Warwick are March to November.

How do I get to Warwick?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.17729, -75.80002 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Laurel Lane.

More rockhounding in Pennsylvania

See all 88 Pennsylvania spots →

Open Warwick on the map

Use the RockHoundR app for live land overlays, weather, geology, directions, and saved finds.