Where to Find Aquamarine in New Hampshire
New Hampshire has 6 mapped collecting spots that report aquamarine, spread across 3 counties. The largest share sits in Cheshire County with 4 spots. 3 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible, and 3 are fee-dig sites.
Map of 6 aquamarine collecting spots in New Hampshire
Best counties for aquamarine in New Hampshire
Ranked by the number of mapped aquamarine spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Every aquamarine spot we track in New Hampshire
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassett HillScholtz Road | Cheshire County | 42.9580, -72.1910 | Public | |
| Clark Mine | Cheshire County | 43.0823, -72.2760 | Paid / fee | |
| Island Mine | Cheshire County | 43.0778, -72.2787 | Paid / fee | |
| Tripp MineGilsum Mine Road | Cheshire County | 43.0819, -72.2794 | Paid / fee | |
| North GrotonPalermo Mine Road | Grafton County | 43.7513, -71.8891 | Public | |
| Pillsbury RidgeOld Grafton Road | Sullivan County | 43.5350, -71.9944 | Public |
Before you go
Read the aquamarine identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Aquamarine in the encyclopedia.
Aquamarine in New Hampshire FAQ
Where can you find aquamarine in New Hampshire?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Cheshire County, Grafton County, and Sullivan County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many aquamarine spots are mapped in New Hampshire?+
6 spots across 3 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 aquamarine 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. 3 of the 6 mapped spots here sit on land marked public, and 3 are fee-dig operations where you pay for access and keep what you find. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt aquamarine in New Hampshire with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
