Peters Creek Barite
Rockhounding site in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania · Other
Peters Creek Barite is a barite rockhounding site near Canonsburg, PA. Fee varies. Best season: Spring and fall for dump searching.
Typical season: Spring and fall for dump searching
Key facts
Structured details for trip planning — verify access and fees with the land manager before you visit.
- Specimen type
- Barite
- Primary specimens
- Barite, Calcite, Fluorite, Galena
- Fee status
- Fee varies
- Nearest town
- Canonsburg
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Coordinates
- 40.26000, -80.09000
- Best season
- Spring and fall for dump searching
- Access difficulty
- Difficult; unstable mine hazards
- Camping
- Raccoon Creek State Park
- Activities
- Barite dump geology with extreme caution
- Facilities
- Pittsburgh south hills services
- Last updated
- July 5, 2026
What to pack for Peters Creek Barite
Gear we compare for other trips like this one — tools, safety, and the hike in.
Disclosure: Gear links may earn a commission as an Amazon Associate — at no extra cost to you. Learn more.
The experience
- Best time to visitSpring and fall for dump searching
- AccessDifficult; unstable mine hazards
- FacilitiesPittsburgh south hills services
- Camping nearbyRaccoon Creek State Park
Things you need to take to Peters Creek Barite
DEWALT DPG82 Concealer Safety Glasses
Buy two pairs — one lives in your pack permanently.
Check price on Amazon
SE Specimen Storage Bags 10-Pack
The basic system every collector should have in their pack.
Check price on Amazon
Osprey Talon 22 Backpack
The pack to save for if you collect more than a few times a year.
Check price on Amazon
NoCry Professional Construction Knee Pads
Buy once — your knees will notice by lunch.
Check price on AmazonDisclosure: Gear links may earn a commission as an Amazon Associate — at no extra cost to you. Learn more.
Explore related hubs
Report an access change
Field conditions change. If this site is closed, claimed, flooded, or the fee has changed, tell us — we update listings with community tips and desk verification.
Include the date you visited and any land-manager contact. Do not share private gate codes.
Map & location
Sources & updates
Spotted outdated access, fees, or safety info? Use Report an access change on this page or send a correction with the page URL — we review every submission.