Where to Find Amethyst in New Hampshire
New Hampshire has 7 mapped collecting spots that report amethyst, spread across 4 counties. The largest share sits in Carroll County County with 2 spots. 7 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 7 amethyst collecting spots in New Hampshire
Best counties for amethyst in New Hampshire
Ranked by the number of mapped amethyst spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Every amethyst spot we track in New Hampshire
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| 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 |
Before you go
Read the amethyst identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Amethyst in the encyclopedia.
Amethyst in New Hampshire FAQ
Where can you find amethyst in New Hampshire?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Carroll County County, Coös County County, and Grafton County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many amethyst spots are mapped in New Hampshire?+
7 spots across 4 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect amethyst in New Hampshire?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 7 of the 7 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
