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Castleton
Castleton is a documented mineral occurrence near MD. Reported specimens include Quartz crystals, Tourmaline. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsQuartz & Crystals rockhounding sites in Maryland
Quartz veins, crystal pockets, and pegmatite sites — from Herkimer diamonds to Arkansas clear quartz.
9 quartz & crystals destinations in Maryland.
Rockhounding sites in Maryland — quartz & crystals: 9 spots in our directory. Sort live from your phone with near me, or browse all U.S. quartz & crystals rockhounding sites and the Maryland state page.
Quartz & Crystals collecting in Maryland
Quartz veins, crystal pockets, and pegmatite sites — from Herkimer diamonds to Arkansas clear quartz.
We currently document 9 quartz & crystals collecting sites in Maryland. Each listing includes original descriptions, visitor notes, and last-updated dates when available.
What to know before you collect
Quartz & Crystals 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.
For trip planning beyond this filter, browse the full Maryland state page, our guides, or use near me to sort by distance from your location.
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Chrome Hill
Chrome Hill is a documented mineral occurrence near MD. Reported specimens include Smoky Quartz, Actinolite, Bronzite, Garnet, Chromite, Serpentine. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Elk Mills
Elk Mills is a documented mineral occurrence near MD. Reported specimens include Beryl, Garnet. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Flintville
Flintville is a documented mineral occurrence near MD. Reported specimens include Feldspar crystals, Garnet, Mica, Quartz crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Granite
Granite is a documented mineral occurrence near MD. Reported specimens include Quartz, Garnet, Tourmaline, Copper minerals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Marriottsville
Marriottsville is a documented mineral occurrence near MD. Reported specimens include Quartz crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Ocean City
Ocean City is a documented mineral occurrence near MD. Reported specimens include Quartz crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Patapsco Quartzite
Patapsco Valley State Park exposes quartzite ridges and quartz veins in the Baltimore Piedmont for geological observation.
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White Marsh
White Marsh is a documented mineral occurrence near MD. Reported specimens include Amethyst. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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