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Cecil County: Kammererite & Serpentine Rockhounding in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Updated July 2026

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. Reported finds include kammererite, serpentine, soapstone, williamsite, chromite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lancaster County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: Quarry Road
Postcode: 17563
Coordinates: 39.72052, -76.14594

Geology at Cecil County

This spot sits on Ultramafic Rocks, mapped as serpentinite that formed roughly 2500 to 250 million years ago. Metamorphic rock like this weathers into resistant float, and minerals that survive transport typically concentrate in nearby drainages.

Mapped unit: Ultramafic Rocks
Age: 2500–250 Ma (Proterozoic to Paleozoic)
Rock types: serpentinite
Elevation: 380 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 Cecil County

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 86°F in midsummer and 39°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 24°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, CONOWINGO DAM 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 Cecil County

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Cecil County

Cecil County 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.

Cecil County FAQ

Where is Cecil County?+

Cecil County is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, at 39.72052, -76.14594. Nearest road: Quarry Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Cecil County?+

Cecil County is reported to produce Kammererite, Serpentine, Soapstone, Williamsite, Chromite, Brucite, Magnesite.

Is collecting allowed at Cecil County?+

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 Cecil County?+

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 Cecil County?+

The most comfortable months at Cecil County are March to November.

How do I get to Cecil County?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.72052, -76.14594 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Quarry Road.

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