Where to Find Garnet in Connecticut
3 mapped garnet rockhounding spots in Connecticut, across 2 counties. Garnet is a hard, glassy silicate that comes in many varieties.
Map of 3 garnet rockhounding spots in Connecticut
Garnet by county in Connecticut
Counties ranked by number of garnet spots in our database.
Every garnet spot in Connecticut
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillette QuarryInjun Hollow Road | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 41.4926, -72.5112 | Public | |
| Walden Gem QuarryWest Cotton Hill Road | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 41.6189, -72.5961 | Public | |
| Roebling MineMine Road | Western Connecticut Planning Region | 41.6561, -73.4349 | Public |
Garnet in Connecticut FAQ
Where can I find garnet in Connecticut?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 garnet spots in Connecticut, spread across 2 counties. The strongest concentration is in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region.
Is collecting garnet legal in Connecticut?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like garnet is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Connecticut, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best garnet location in Connecticut?+
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region has the most garnet spots in our database for Connecticut. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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