Lebanon County: Azurite & Chalcopyrite Rockhounding in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

Updated June 2026

Lebanon County is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include azurite, chalcopyrite, magnetite, malachite, pyrite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lebanon County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: West Main Street
Postcode: 17003
Coordinates: 40.33036, -76.55636

Geology at Lebanon County

This spot sits on Hamburg sequence rocks, mapped as shale that formed roughly 485 to 445 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: Hamburg sequence rocks
Age: 485–445 Ma (Ordovician)
Rock types: shale
Elevation: 480 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 Lebanon County

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 84°F in midsummer and 37°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 22°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, LEBANON 2 W station (5 mi away).

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 Lebanon County

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 Lebanon County.

Across the state line from Lebanon County

Lebanon 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.

Lebanon County FAQ

Where is Lebanon County?+

Lebanon County is in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, at 40.33036, -76.55636. Nearest road: West Main Street.

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

Lebanon County is reported to produce Azurite, Chalcopyrite, Magnetite, Malachite, Pyrite.

Is collecting allowed at Lebanon 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 Lebanon County?+

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 Lebanon County?+

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

How do I get to Lebanon County?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.33036, -76.55636 in Google Maps. The nearest road is West Main Street.

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