Easton: Chert & Flint Rockhounding in Northampton County, Pennsylvania

Updated June 2026

Easton is a mapped rockhounding spot in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include chert, flint, apatite, diopside, epidote, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Northampton County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: 5th Street
Postcode: 18064
Coordinates: 40.74725, -75.28709

Geology at Easton

This spot sits on Epler Formation, mapped as limestone and dolostone that formed roughly 485 to 445 million years ago. Chert and agate nodules typically form inside carbonate rock like this and weather out as tough, waxy lumps in soils and creek beds.

Mapped unit: Epler Formation
Age: 485–445 Ma (Ordovician)
Rock types: limestone and dolostone
Elevation: 180 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 Easton

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 86°F in midsummer and 38°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 22°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, PHILLIPSBURG-EASTON BRG station (6 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 Easton

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 Easton.

Across the state line from Easton

Easton 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.

Easton FAQ

Where is Easton?+

Easton is in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, at 40.74725, -75.28709. Nearest road: 5th Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Easton?+

Easton is reported to produce Chert, Flint, Apatite, Diopside, Epidote, Pyrite, Quartz, Serpentine, Williamsite.

Is collecting allowed at Easton?+

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 Easton?+

Most agate and jasper is surface float: bring a spray bottle, a pick or small shovel, and a sturdy bag. Wet stones show their banding and translucence.

When is the best time to visit Easton?+

The most comfortable months at Easton are March to November.

How do I get to Easton?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.74725, -75.28709 in Google Maps. The nearest road is 5th Street.

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