North East Conservation Park: Rockhounding in Erie County, Pennsylvania

Updated August 2026

North East Conservation Park is a mapped rockhounding spot in Erie County, Pennsylvania. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Check locally
County: Erie County
State: Pennsylvania
Coordinates: 42.25990, -79.78166

Geology at North East Conservation Park

This spot sits on Northeast Shale, mapped as shale that formed roughly 385 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: Northeast Shale
Age: 385–360 Ma (Late Devonian)
Rock types: shale
Elevation: 600 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 North East Conservation Park

Best months: April to November. Typical highs run 83°F in midsummer and 34°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 21°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, WESTFIELD 2 SSE station (10 mi away).

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 North East Conservation Park.

Across the state line from North East Conservation Park

North East Conservation Park 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.

North East Conservation Park FAQ

Where is North East Conservation Park?+

North East Conservation Park is in Erie County, Pennsylvania, at 42.25990, -79.78166.

What rocks and minerals can you find at North East Conservation Park?+

North East Conservation 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 North East Conservation 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 North East Conservation 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 North East Conservation Park?+

The most comfortable months at North East Conservation Park are April to November.

How do I get to North East Conservation Park?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.25990, -79.78166 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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