Where to Find Beryl in New Hampshire
New Hampshire has 14 mapped collecting spots that report beryl, spread across 7 counties. The largest share sits in Cheshire County with 5 spots. 10 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible, and 3 are fee-dig sites.
Every beryl spot we track in New Hampshire
Best spotDeer Hill Mineral Collecting AreaCarroll County, New HampshirePublic access · Amethyst, Beryl, Garnet +3
Ruggles MineGrafton County, New HampshirePublic access · Amethyst, Apatite, Beryl +12
Victor HeadCoös County, New HampshirePermission required · Albite, Amethyst, Beryl +9
RaymondRockingham County, New HampshirePublic access · Feldspar, Beryl, Garnet +2
North GrotonGrafton County, New HampshirePublic access · Aquamarine, Beryl, Lazulite +1
Pillsbury RidgeSullivan County, New HampshirePublic access · Aquamarine, Beryl, Amethyst +1
Clark MineCheshire County, New HampshireFee dig · Beryl, Aquamarine, Black Tourmaline
Island MineCheshire County, New HampshireFee dig · Beryl, Aquamarine, Black Tourmaline
Tripp MineCheshire County, New HampshireFee dig · Beryl, Aquamarine, Black Tourmaline
Bassett HillCheshire County, New HampshirePublic access · Beryl, Aquamarine
Beryl MountainSullivan County, New HampshirePublic access · Beryl, Rose Quartz
Derry HillCheshire County, New HampshirePublic access · Beryl, Rose Quartz
Melvin Hill (Grafton)Grafton County, New HampshirePublic access · Beryl, Spessartine Garnet
Severance HillMerrimack County, New HampshirePublic access · Beryl
Standout beryl spots in New Hampshire
Hand-picked from the full list above, 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.
- Cheshire County5 spots
- Grafton County3 spots
- Sullivan County2 spots
- Carroll County1 spot
- Coös County1 spot
- Merrimack County1 spot
- Rockingham County1 spot
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 Cheshire County, Grafton County, and Sullivan County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many beryl spots are mapped in New Hampshire?+
14 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 14 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.
