Where to Find Beryl in Maine
Maine has 11 mapped collecting spots that report beryl, spread across 5 counties. The largest share sits in Oxford County County with 5 spots. 10 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible, and 1 is a fee-dig site.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Map of 11 beryl collecting spots in Maine
Best counties for beryl in Maine
Ranked by the number of mapped beryl spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Oxford County5 spots
- Androscoggin County2 spots
- Sagadahoc County2 spots
- Franklin County1 spot
- Lincoln County1 spot
Every beryl spot we track in Maine
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
Before you go
Read the beryl identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Beryl in the encyclopedia.
Beryl in Maine FAQ
Where can you find beryl in Maine?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Oxford County County, Androscoggin County County, and Sagadahoc County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many beryl spots are mapped in Maine?+
11 spots across 5 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 beryl in Maine?+
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. 10 of the 11 mapped spots here sit on land marked public, and 1 is a fee-dig operation 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 beryl in Maine 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.
