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Big Run
Big Run is a documented mineral occurrence near PA. Reported specimens include Radioactive Copper, Fossils. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsRockhounding sites near Williamsport
24 rockhounding collecting sites within about 100 miles of Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
This page lists 24 natural rockhounding sites near Williamsport, Pennsylvania, sorted by distance within about 100 miles.
Where can you collect near Williamsport?
Near Williamsport, Pennsylvania, our directory maps 24 natural rockhounding sites within about 100 miles of the city center — including 3 quartz & crystalss, 1 agate & jasper, 1 gemstones, and 11 fossilss. The closest mapped spot is Big Run (16 mi straight-line). Distances are not drive time; open each listing for directions, fee notes, access rules, and safety context before you travel.
At a glance — rockhounding sites near Williamsport
| Central place | Williamsport, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Search radius | About 100 miles |
| Mapped spots | 24 |
| Closest listing | Big Run (16 mi) |
| Specimen types | Quartz & Crystals (3), Agate & Jasper (1), Gemstones (1), Fossils (11), Gold & Minerals (5), Other (3) |
| Typical fees | 24 varies |
All rockhounding sites near Williamsport
24 rockhounding collecting sites in Pennsylvania, sorted by distance from the city center. For live GPS sorting, use rockhounding sites near me.
MineralPA
Beaver Lake
Beaver Lake is a documented mineral occurrence near PA. Reported specimens include Radioactive Copper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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FossilPA
Canton
Fossil collection site in the Chemung, Bedford County, Pennsylvania. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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AzuritePA
New Albany
New Albany is a documented mineral occurrence near PA. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chalcopyrite, Cerussite, Malachite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Wellsboro
Fossil collection site in the Chemung, Tioga County, Pennsylvania. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Meckley's Quarry
Meckley's Quarry is a documented mineral occurrence near PA. Reported specimens include Gem Celestine. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Hall Locality 457-458, Kelly Creek, Two Miles Northeast Of Mansfield
Fossil collection site in the Lock Haven, Tioga County, Pennsylvania. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Lemont
Lemont is a documented mineral occurrence near PA. Reported specimens include Quartz crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Schuylkill County
Schuylkill County is a documented mineral occurrence near PA. Reported specimens include Pyrite Cubes. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Unit 1 (top Of Unit), Upper Shale Member, Mahantango Formation, Girtys Notch, Pa
Fossil collection site in the Mahantango, Pennsylvania. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Ellengowan Shaft
Fossil collection site in the Llewellyn, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Athens
Fossil collection site in the Chemung, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Mansfield
Fossil collection site in the Chemung, Tioga County, Pennsylvania. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Kingston
Kingston is a documented mineral occurrence near PA. Reported specimens include Jasper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Granville
Fossil collection site in the Chemung, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Unit 1 (29 Ft. Below Top), Upper Shale Member, Mahantango Fm., New Bloomfield, P
Fossil collection site in the Mahantango, Pennsylvania. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Mcadoo
McAdoo is a documented mineral occurrence near PA. Reported specimens include Quartz crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Hazelton And White Haven
Hazelton and White Haven is a documented mineral occurrence near PA. Reported specimens include Pyrite, Quartzite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Mifflin Sand Quarry, Mcveytown, Pa (locality 5), Onondaga Limestone
Fossil collection site in the Onondaga, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. Environment: deep subtidal shelf. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Mcadoo Pyrite And Siderite
Anthracite coal district mine dumps near McAdoo contain pyrite cubes and siderite rhombs in shale matrix.
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Hauto
Hauto is a documented mineral occurrence near PA. Reported specimens include Quartz crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Lebanon County
Lebanon County is a documented mineral occurrence near PA. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chalcopyrite, Magnetite, Malachite, Pyrite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Penn Haven Jct
Penn Haven Jct is a known mineral occurrence in Carbon, Pennsylvania, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite.
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Banks Of The Nescopeck Creek Under An Overpass Of Us I-80, Near Hazleton
Fossil collection site in the Mauch Chunk, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Environment: delta plain. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
View detailsMap of rockhounding sites near Williamsport
Pins within about 100 miles — open a listing for fees, access, and directions.
24 sites mapped near Williamsport
Closest sites by distance
- Big Run — 16 mi · Mineral
- Beaver Lake — 22 mi · Mineral
- Canton — 30 mi · Fossil
- New Albany — 38 mi · Azurite
- Wellsboro — 38 mi · Fossil
- Meckley's Quarry — 40 mi · Gem Celestine
- Hall Locality 457-458, Kelly Creek, Two Miles Northeast Of Mansfield — 40 mi · Fossil
- Lemont — 51 mi · Quartz
- Schuylkill County — 51 mi · Mineral
- Unit 1 (top Of Unit), Upper Shale Member, Mahantango Formation, Girtys Notch, Pa — 51 mi · Fossil
- Ellengowan Shaft — 52 mi · Fossil
- Athens — 55 mi · Fossil
- Mansfield — 56 mi · Fossil
- Kingston — 57 mi · Agate
- Granville — 58 mi · Fossil
Types of rockhounding sites near Williamsport
Browse by specimen type in Pennsylvania — each link opens the full state directory for that category.
Quartz & Crystals (3)
Quartz veins, crystal pockets, and pegmatite sites — from Herkimer diamonds to Arkansas clear quartz.
Agate & Jasper (1)
Where to find agates and jasper in the U.S. — Lake Superior beaches, Ellensburg blue, Wyoming Sweetwater fields, Texas Terlingua, Mojave desert beds, and colorful chalcedony shorelines.
Gemstones (1)
Facetable and collector gems — emeralds, sapphires, garnets, topaz, beryl, and tourmaline localities.
Fossils (11)
Trilobites, brachiopods, petrified wood, and other paleontological collecting on public land.
Gold & Minerals (5)
Placer gold, pyrite, copper minerals, and general ore-mineral localities open to casual collecting.
Other (3)
Mixed or specialty collecting — zeolites, fluorescent minerals, thundereggs, and unique regional finds.
Natural collecting sites in the Williamsport area
Williamsport is a practical launch point for day trips to natural rockhounding sites in Pennsylvania. Within about 100 miles you will find 24 mapped destinations in our directory, starting with Big Run about 16 mi from the city center.
The mix spans quartz & crystals, agate & jasper, gemstones, fossils, gold & minerals, other — related terms searchers use include creek gravel collecting, desert washes, road cuts, and field collecting.
How distances work near Williamsport
Every card on this page is a verified directory entry in Pennsylvania with map coordinates. We measure straight-line distance from the Williamsport city center — not driving time. A creek rockhounding site 12 miles away on forest roads can take longer than a river access point 20 miles away on a highway.
Field collecting near Williamsport includes informal gravel bars, dry washes, quarry faces, and developed park collecting areas. Rules, fees, and seasonal access differ by land manager. Never assume collecting is allowed without checking the listing and posted signs the day you visit.
Safety and field conditions near you
Field conditions near Williamsport change after rain, snowmelt, and summer heat. Unstable slopes, heat exhaustion, loose rock, and flash floods are real risks at creek and quarry rockhounding sites — most sites have no supervision. Check weather and local advisories before you start digging.
We publish original planning copy, safety tips, and last-updated dates on each listing. See our editorial policy for sourcing standards, or contact us if access or conditions have changed.
Rockhounding sites near Williamsport — FAQ
Where can you collect near Williamsport?
Near Williamsport, Pennsylvania, our directory lists 24 natural rockhounding sites within about 100 miles — mainly 3 quartz & crystalss, 1 agate & jasper, 1 gemstones, and 11 fossilss. Each listing links to directions, fee notes, and safety context. Use near me on your phone for live distance sorting from your location.
How many rockhounding sites are near Williamsport, Pennsylvania?
This page shows 24 mapped rockhounding collecting sites within about 100 miles of Williamsport. The full Pennsylvania directory may list additional holes farther out or awaiting coordinates. Counts update as we verify new listings.
What is the closest rockhounding site to Williamsport?
The closest mapped spot to Williamsport is Big Run (16 mi straight-line). Open that listing for driving directions, access notes, and current fee information — unofficial holes can change without notice.
Are rockhounding sites near Williamsport free?
24 have variable or unverified fees. Open each spot page for current fee details.
What types of rockhounding sites are near Williamsport?
Near Williamsport, documented specimen types include quartz & crystalss, agate & jasper, gemstones, fossilss, gold & mineralss, others. A rockhounding site is a natural outcrop, wash, or creek gravel bar — not a fee dig or shop. Filter by type on the Pennsylvania state page or open each card for specimen and access details.
When is the best time to visit rockhounding sites near Williamsport?
Late spring through early fall is the usual field season near Williamsport, but snowmelt, drought, and weekend crowds change conditions week to week. Check each listing before you drive — storms can make washes and creek banks unsafe.
Is it safe to collect near Williamsport?
Field collecting near Williamsport carries real risks: unstable slopes, heat, loose rock, and no rangers at most unofficial sites. Check weather and posted warnings the day you visit. Read our rockhounding safety basics guide and each listing's safety section before you dig.
Listing data last updated across spots on this page.