National Limestone Quarry No. 1: Calcite & Purple Fluorite Rockhounding in Snyder County, Pennsylvania

Updated August 2026

National Limestone Quarry No. 1 is a mapped rockhounding spot in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include calcite, purple fluorite, pyrite, travertine. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County: Snyder County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: Paxtonville Road
Postcode: 18742
Coordinates: 40.76669, -77.12090

Land & collecting status

Permission required before collecting

Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization.

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 National Limestone Quarry No. 1

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

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Across the state line from National Limestone Quarry No. 1

National Limestone Quarry No. 1 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.

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National Limestone Quarry No. 1 FAQ

Where is National Limestone Quarry No. 1?+

National Limestone Quarry No. 1 is in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, at 40.76669, -77.12090. Nearest road: Paxtonville Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at National Limestone Quarry No. 1?+

National Limestone Quarry No. 1 is reported to produce Calcite, Purple Fluorite, Pyrite, Travertine.

Is collecting allowed at National Limestone Quarry No. 1?+

Permission required before collecting. Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to National Limestone Quarry No. 1?+

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.

How do I get to National Limestone Quarry No. 1?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.76669, -77.12090 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Paxtonville Road.

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