Rockhounding Clubs in Maryland, United States
Looking for a rockhounding club in Maryland? This page lists 13 active gem, mineral, and lapidary societies across Maryland. Most clubs welcome new members at any skill level and host monthly meetings, field trips, and lapidary workshops.
Rockhounding Clubs in Baltimore
- View details →Minerals · EFMLS3rd Wednesday of each month, except June and December, 7:00 PM
- View details →Gems/Minerals · EFMLS2nd Friday of each month, except July and August, 7:30 PM
- View details →Faceting/Gem Cutting · EFMLS1st Tuesday of the month, except January and August, 7:30 PM
Rockhounding Clubs in Bowie
- View details →Fossils · EFMLS2nd Sunday of the month (3rd Sunday in May), 11:00 AM-3:00 PM; six meetings per year
- View details →Geology · EFMLSHeld several times a year; next confirmed meeting September 13, 2026, 12:00-3:00 PM
Rockhounding Clubs in Clinton
Rockhounding Clubs in Elkridge
- View details →Rocks/Minerals · EFMLS3rd Thursday of each month, 7:00 PM
Rockhounding Clubs in Potomac
- View details →EFMLSQuarterly, Saturdays (specific dates TBA), 12:00 PM
Rockhounding Clubs in Rockville
- View details →Gems/Lapidary · EFMLS2nd Monday of each month, 7:30-10:00 PM, except July-August and holidays
Rockhounding Clubs in Silver Spring
Rockhounding Clubs in Solomons
- View details →Fossils/Marine · EFMLSQuarterly; e.g. September 20 and November 15, 2026, meeting followed by public lecture
Rockhounding Clubs in Waldorf
- View details →Rocks/Minerals · EFMLS4th Tuesday, 7:00 PM (March-July, September-November); 4th Tuesday, 6:00 PM in August for Annual Auction Night; no meetings January, February, or December
Rockhounding Clubs in Washington DC
- View details →Mineralogy · EFMLS1st Wednesday of the month, 7:30 PM Eastern (currently held via Zoom)
Other States in United States
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How to choose a club near you
- Pick the closest active club first — meetings happen monthly, so a long drive will erode your attendance fast.
- Check the club's specialty: minerals/lapidary, fossils, gold prospecting, faceting. Match it to what you actually want to learn.
- Read the meeting schedule before joining — some clubs meet weeknights, others Saturday mornings.
- Most clubs offer a free guest visit. Show up to one meeting before paying dues.
- Look for a club with active field trips — that's where you'll learn the most.
Looking for collecting sites instead of clubs? See rockhounding sites in Maryland.
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