Monroe County: Calcite & Pyrite Rockhounding in Monroe County, Pennsylvania

Updated June 2026

Monroe County is a mapped rockhounding spot in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include calcite, pyrite, fluorite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Monroe County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: Keiser Road
Postcode: 18360
Coordinates: 40.93770, -75.28438

Geology at Monroe County

This spot sits on Buttermilk Falls Limestone through Esopus Formation, undivided, mapped as limestone that formed roughly 420 to 385 million years ago. Carbonate rock like this is the classic host for lead, zinc, and fluorite mineralization, which typically follows old cavities and replacement zones.

Mapped unit: Buttermilk Falls Limestone through Esopus Formation, undivided
Age: 420–385 Ma (Early Devonian to Middle Devonian)
Rock types: limestone
Elevation: 900 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 Monroe County

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 83°F in midsummer and 34°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 18°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, E STROUDSBURG station (7 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 Monroe 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 Monroe County.

Across the state line from Monroe County

Monroe 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.

Monroe County FAQ

Where is Monroe County?+

Monroe County is in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, at 40.93770, -75.28438. Nearest road: Keiser Road.

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

Monroe County is reported to produce Calcite, Pyrite, Fluorite.

Is collecting allowed at Monroe 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 Monroe County?+

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 Monroe County?+

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

How do I get to Monroe County?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.93770, -75.28438 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Keiser Road.

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