Rockhounding in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

5 mapped rockhounding spots in Lancaster County. Most commonly produces brucite, chromite, dogtooth calcite, fluorite.

Lancaster County rockhounding photos

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

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The Rock Springs serpentine barrens in Fulton Township, part of the State Line serpentine district, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania — Cecil CountyLancaster County, Pennsylvania

Minerals reported in Lancaster County

Brucite1
Chromite1
Dogtooth Calcite1
Fluorite1
Geode1
Hematite1
Kammererite1
Limonite1

Standout in Lancaster County

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

Top pick
Cecil County
Public
Lancaster County
This Fulton Township locality sits in the State Line serpentine district and is famed for williamsite, the translucent green gem serpentine prized by Pennsylvania collectors, together with kammererite, chromite, brucite and soapstone. Few places in the East produce williamsite of this quality. It is a signature Piedmont serpentine spot.
Kammererite, Serpentine, Soapstone, Williamsite

Spots in Lancaster County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
BainbridgeBainbridge Road	Petrified Wood	40.1081, -76.6694	Public
Cecil CountyQuarry Road	Kammererite Serpentine Soapstone Williamsite Chromite Brucite Magnesite	39.7205, -76.1459	Public
Grubb Lake and Mud LakeIronville Pike	Geode Limonite	40.0601, -76.4494	Public
LancasterWest Quarry Road	Dogtooth Calcite Fluorite Hematite Quartz Rutile	40.1347, -76.0609	Public
Rock Springs RunCedar Hill Road	Moss Agate	39.7351, -76.1414	Public

Neighboring counties in Pennsylvania

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

Across the state line from Lancaster 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.

Lancaster County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania?+

RockHoundR tracks 5 rockhounding spots in Lancaster County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Lancaster County?+

Spots in Lancaster County most often produce Brucite, Chromite, Dogtooth Calcite, Fluorite, Geode. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Lancaster 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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