Where to Find Beryl in New Hampshire
New Hampshire has 11 mapped collecting spots that report beryl, spread across 7 counties. The largest share sits in Grafton County with 3 spots. 10 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 11 beryl collecting spots in New Hampshire
Standout beryl spots in New Hampshire
Hand-picked from the full list below, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for beryl in New Hampshire
Ranked by the number of mapped beryl spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Grafton County3 spots
- Cheshire County2 spots
- Sullivan County2 spots
- Carroll County1 spot
- Coös County1 spot
- Merrimack County1 spot
- Rockingham County1 spot
Every beryl spot we track in New Hampshire
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Hill Mineral Collecting AreaDeer Hill Road (FR 9) | Carroll County | 44.2025, -70.9770 | Public | |
| Bassett HillScholtz Road | Cheshire County | 42.9580, -72.1910 | Public | |
| Derry HillCochran Road | Cheshire County | 43.0448, -72.3717 | Public | |
| Victor HeadOld Summer Club Trail | Coös County | 44.6435, -71.4102 | Permission | |
| Melvin Hill (Grafton)Palmer Road | Grafton County | 43.5581, -72.0715 | Public | |
| North GrotonPalermo Mine Road | Grafton County | 43.7513, -71.8891 | Public | |
| Ruggles MineRuggles Mine Road | Grafton County | 43.5895, -71.9924 | Public | |
| Severance Hill | Merrimack County | 43.5237, -71.8994 | Public | |
| Raymond | Rockingham County | 43.0037, -71.2082 | Public | |
| Beryl MountainBeryl Mountain Road | Sullivan County | 43.1810, -72.2941 | Public | |
| Pillsbury RidgeOld Grafton Road | Sullivan County | 43.5350, -71.9944 | Public |
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 New Hampshire FAQ
Where can you find beryl in New Hampshire?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Grafton County, Cheshire County, and Sullivan County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many beryl spots are mapped in New Hampshire?+
11 spots across 7 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 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. 10 of the 11 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt beryl 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.
