Other rockhounding sites in Maryland

Mixed or specialty collecting — zeolites, fluorescent minerals, thundereggs, and unique regional finds.

24 other destinations in Maryland.

Rockhounding sites in Maryland — other: 24 spots in our directory. Sort live from your phone with near me, or browse all U.S. other rockhounding sites and the Maryland state page.

Other collecting in Maryland

Mixed or specialty collecting — zeolites, fluorescent minerals, thundereggs, and unique regional finds.

We currently document 24 other collecting sites in Maryland. Each listing includes original descriptions, visitor notes, and last-updated dates when available.

What to know before you collect

Other destinations in Maryland vary widely in access, season, and legality. Some are official recreation areas; others are informal gravel bars. Read the access and safety sections on each listing — never assume collecting is allowed without checking current signage.

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Ashton — serpentine rockhounding site near Maryland, MD

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Ashton

Ashton is a documented mineral occurrence near MD. Reported specimens include Serpentine, Steatite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee variesMaryland

Astrodon Johnstoni — mixed rockhounding site near MD, MD

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Astrodon Johnstoni

Astrodon johnstoni is a documented rockhounding destination in MD. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.

Fee variesMaryland

Baltimore — silicified cycad wood rockhounding site near Maryland, MD

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Baltimore

Baltimore is a documented mineral occurrence near MD. Reported specimens include Silicified cycad wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee variesMaryland

Bare Hills Mining District — actinolite rockhounding site near Maryland, MD

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Bare Hills Mining District

Bare Hills mining district is a documented mineral occurrence near MD. Reported specimens include Actinolite, Malachite, Epidote, Feldspar, Garnet, Moss Agate, Pyrite, Quartz, Serpentine, Tremolite, Zoisite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee variesMaryland

Bear Island — apatite rockhounding site near Maryland, MD

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Bear Island

Bear Island is a documented mineral occurrence near MD. Reported specimens include Apatite, Epidote, Amphibolite, Sphene, Zircon. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee variesMaryland

Cecil County — kammererite rockhounding site near Maryland, MD

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Cecil County

Cecil County is a documented mineral occurrence near MD. Reported specimens include Kammererite, Serpentine, Soapstone, Williamsite, Chromite, Brucite, Magnesite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee variesMaryland

Chrome Barrens Serpentine — serpentine rockhounding site near Jarrettsville, MD

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Chrome Barrens Serpentine

Rare serpentine barrens of Soldiers Delight host unique minerals and endangered ecology; collecting restricted in protected areas.

Fee variesJarrettsville

Clarksville — marble rockhounding site near Maryland, MD

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Clarksville

Clarksville is a documented mineral occurrence near MD. Reported specimens include Marble. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee variesMaryland

Dollyhyde Creek — bornite rockhounding site near Maryland, MD

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Dollyhyde Creek

Dollyhyde Creek is a documented mineral occurrence near MD. Reported specimens include Bornite, Pink Calcite, Covellite, Malachite, Quartz crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee variesMaryland

Ecphora Gardnerae Gardnerae (wilson) — mixed rockhounding site near MD, MD

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Ecphora Gardnerae Gardnerae (wilson)

Ecphora gardnerae gardnerae (Wilson) is a documented rockhounding destination in MD. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.

Fee variesMaryland

Frederick — pink fluorite rockhounding site near Maryland, MD

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Frederick

Frederick is a documented mineral occurrence near MD. Reported specimens include Pink Fluorite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee variesMaryland

Funks Pond Recreational Area — kammererite rockhounding site near Maryland, MD

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Funks Pond Recreational Area

Funks Pond Recreational Area is a documented mineral occurrence near MD. Reported specimens include Kammererite, Serpentine, Soapstone, Williamsite, Chromite, Brucite, Magnesite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee variesMaryland

Gaithersburg — serpentine rockhounding site near Maryland, MD

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Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg is a documented mineral occurrence near MD. Reported specimens include Serpentine, Steatite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee variesMaryland

Hunting Hill — calcite rockhounding site near Maryland, MD

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Hunting Hill

Hunting Hill is a documented mineral occurrence near MD. Reported specimens include Calcite, Diopside, Garnet, Opal, Serpentine. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee variesMaryland

Middletown — stibnite rockhounding site near Maryland, MD

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Middletown

Middletown is a documented mineral occurrence near MD. Reported specimens include Stibnite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee variesMaryland

New Windsor — azurite rockhounding site near Maryland, MD

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New Windsor

New Windsor is a documented mineral occurrence near MD. Reported specimens include Azurite, Bornite, Calamine, Malachite, Smithsonite, Sphalerite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee variesMaryland

North Ferry Point — amber rockhounding site near Maryland, MD

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North Ferry Point

North Ferry Point is a documented mineral occurrence near MD. Reported specimens include Amber, Fossils. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee variesMaryland

Patuxent River Stone — mixed rockhounding site near MD, MD

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Patuxent River Stone

Patuxent River Stone is a documented rockhounding destination in MD. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.

Fee variesMaryland

Point Of Rocks — puddingstone rockhounding site near Maryland, MD

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Point Of Rocks

Point of Rocks is a documented mineral occurrence near MD. Reported specimens include Puddingstone. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee variesMaryland

Reed Mine & Walkens Mine — chromite rockhounding site near Maryland, MD

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Reed Mine & Walkens Mine

Reed Mine & Walkens Mine is a documented mineral occurrence near MD. Reported specimens include Chromite, Brucite, Quartz, Serpentine, Soapstone. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee variesMaryland

Rock Springs — kammererite rockhounding site near Maryland, MD

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Rock Springs

Rock Springs is a documented mineral occurrence near MD. Reported specimens include Kammererite, Serpentine, Soapstone, Williamsite, Chromite, Brucite, Magnesite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee variesMaryland

Soldiers Delight Serpentine Barrens — serpentine rockhounding site near Owings Mills, MD

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Soldiers Delight Serpentine Barrens

Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area protects rare serpentine barrens with chromite and unique prairie ecology near Baltimore.

Fee variesOwings Mills

Sullivan Cove — amber rockhounding site near Maryland, MD

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Sullivan Cove

Sullivan Cove is a documented mineral occurrence near MD. Reported specimens include Amber. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee variesMaryland

Union Bridge — pink marble rockhounding site near Maryland, MD

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Union Bridge

Union Bridge is a documented mineral occurrence near MD. Reported specimens include Pink Marble, Green Marble. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee variesMaryland