Where to Find Garnet in Maine
6 mapped garnet rockhounding spots in Maine, across 2 counties. Garnet is a hard, glassy silicate that comes in many varieties. Maine pegmatite country produces some of the best tourmaline, beryl, and aquamarine in the country.
Map of 6 garnet rockhounding spots in Maine
Garnet by county in Maine
Counties ranked by number of garnet spots in our database.
Every garnet spot in Maine
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitts Garnet MineWoodman Hill Road | Androscoggin County |
| 44.1056, -70.3332 | Public |
| Deer Hill MineralEvergreen Valley Road | Oxford County | 44.2313, -70.9801 | Public | |
| Deer Hill MineralEvergreen Valley Road | Oxford County | 44.2313, -70.9799 | Public | |
| Lord Hill MineralLord Hill | Oxford County | 44.2241, -70.9536 | Public | |
| Lord Hill MineralLord Hill | Oxford County | 44.2241, -70.9536 | Public | |
| Swift RiverTekwood Road | Oxford County | 44.7371, -70.6080 | Public |
Garnet in Maine FAQ
Where can I find garnet in Maine?+
RockHoundR tracks 6 garnet spots in Maine, spread across 2 counties. The strongest concentration is in Oxford County.
Is collecting garnet legal in Maine?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like garnet is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Maine, 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 Maine?+
Oxford County has the most garnet spots in our database for Maine. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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