Where to Find Amethyst in New Hampshire
7 mapped amethyst rockhounding spots in New Hampshire, across 4 counties. Amethyst is purple quartz, prized for color saturation.
Map of 7 amethyst rockhounding spots in New Hampshire
Amethyst by county in New Hampshire
Counties ranked by number of amethyst spots in our database.
Every amethyst spot in New Hampshire
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane MountainHurricane Mountain Road | Carroll County | 44.0712, -71.0741 | Public | |
| RedstoneOuter Limits | Carroll County | 44.0195, -71.0968 | Public | |
| StratfordSugarloaf Mountain Trail | Coös County | 44.7359, -71.4411 | Public | |
| Victor HeadOld Summer Club Trail | Coös County | 44.6435, -71.4102 | Public | |
| Ore HillSunset Hill Road | Grafton County | 44.2002, -71.7910 | Public | |
| Ruggles MineRuggles Mine Road | Grafton County | 43.5895, -71.9924 | Public | |
| Pillsbury RidgeOld Grafton Road | Sullivan County | 43.5350, -71.9944 | Public |
Amethyst in New Hampshire FAQ
Where can I find amethyst in New Hampshire?+
RockHoundR tracks 7 amethyst spots in New Hampshire, spread across 4 counties. The strongest concentration is in Carroll County.
Is collecting amethyst legal in New Hampshire?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like amethyst is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in New Hampshire, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best amethyst location in New Hampshire?+
Carroll County has the most amethyst spots in our database for New Hampshire. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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