Where to Find Beryl
124 mapped beryl spots across 28 regions in 3 countries. Pick a region for its local guide, or browse every spot by country below. Beryl is the family that includes emerald, aquamarine, morganite, and golden beryl. Major U.S. sources are pegmatite belts in Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and parts of the Rocky Mountains.
Top regions for beryl
United States
112 spots · 22 regionsCanada
9 spots · 3 regionsAustralia
3 spots · 3 regionsMap showing where to find beryl, with 124 mapped spots
Every mapped beryl spot
112 mapped beryl spots in United States, most in North Carolina (14). 96 public, 1 paid, 14 permission.
Showing the top 100 of 112 spots. Explore all 112 on the map
9 mapped beryl spots in Canada, most in Manitoba (4). 1 public, 2 paid, 5 permission.
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle PegmatiteProvincial Road 314 | 50.6124, -95.4579 | Check locally | |
| High Grade Dyke | 50.6189, -95.5927 | Permission | |
| Red Cross Lake | 55.0722, -92.9000 | Permission | |
| Shatford Lake | 50.3810, -95.4870 | Permission | |
| Moose II Pegmatite | 62.1825, -112.2172 | Permission | |
| Van Dyke Pegmatite | 62.7861, -113.5717 | Permission | |
| CN Rock PileKuno Road | 45.1579, -77.8344 | Public | |
| Beryl PitLetterkenny Road | 45.3319, -77.3909 | Paid / fee | |
| Rose Quartz Pit | 45.3181, -77.4256 | Paid / fee |
3 mapped beryl spots in Australia, most in Northern Territory (1). 2 public, 0 paid, 1 permission.
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harts Range | -22.9867, 134.9208 | Public | |
| O'Briens Creek Fossicking Area | -18.0169, 144.0052 | Permission | |
| KilliecrankieKilliecrankie Road | -39.8361, 147.8372 | Public |
Beryl rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find beryl?+
North Carolina, Maine, Connecticut have the highest concentrations of beryl in this list. Quality and access vary by area, so open the linked region pages for a detailed view.
How many beryl rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
124 mapped spots across 28 regions in 3 countries. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect beryl on public land?+
In the U.S., casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like beryl is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Rules differ by country and region, so always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify beryl in the field?+
Field identification of beryl comes down to color, hardness, fracture, and luster. The RockHoundR app links to geology details for each spot to help narrow down what you might be picking up.
