Hazelton and White Haven: Pyrite & Quartzite Rockhounding in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Updated June 2026

Hazelton and White Haven is a mapped rockhounding spot in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include pyrite, quartzite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Luzerne County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: Stockton Road
Postcode: 18201
Coordinates: 40.96649, -75.92108

Geology at Hazelton and White Haven

This spot sits on Llewellyn Formation, mapped as sandstone that formed roughly 325 to 300 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: Llewellyn Formation
Age: 325–300 Ma (Pennsylvanian)
Rock types: sandstone
Elevation: 1,590 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 Hazelton and White Haven

Best months: April to November. Typical highs run 78°F in midsummer and 31°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 15°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, FRANCIS E WALTER DAM station (15 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 Hazelton and White Haven

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Hazelton and White Haven

Hazelton and White Haven 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.

Hazelton and White Haven FAQ

Where is Hazelton and White Haven?+

Hazelton and White Haven is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, at 40.96649, -75.92108. Nearest road: Stockton Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Hazelton and White Haven?+

Hazelton and White Haven is reported to produce Pyrite, Quartzite.

Is collecting allowed at Hazelton and White Haven?+

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 Hazelton and White Haven?+

A rock hammer, gloves, and safety glasses cover old mining-district ground. Stay out of shafts and adits; the best specimens typically come from dump piles.

When is the best time to visit Hazelton and White Haven?+

The most comfortable months at Hazelton and White Haven are April to November.

How do I get to Hazelton and White Haven?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.96649, -75.92108 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Stockton Road.

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