Where to Find Garnet in Maine
Maine has 6 mapped collecting spots that report garnet, spread across 2 counties. The largest share sits in Oxford County County with 5 spots. 6 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Map of 6 garnet collecting spots in Maine
Best counties for garnet in Maine
Ranked by the number of mapped garnet spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Every garnet spot we track in Maine
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| 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 you find garnet in Maine?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Oxford County County and Androscoggin County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many garnet spots are mapped in Maine?+
6 spots across 2 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 garnet 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. 6 of the 6 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt garnet 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.
