Where to Find Quartz in New Hampshire
5 mapped quartz rockhounding spots in New Hampshire, across 2 counties. Quartz is the most abundant rockhounding mineral in the country.
Map of 5 quartz rockhounding spots in New Hampshire
Quartz by county in New Hampshire
Counties ranked by number of quartz spots in our database.
Every quartz spot in New Hampshire
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RedstoneOuter Limits | Carroll County | 44.0195, -71.0968 | Public | |
| Beech Hill | Grafton County | 43.9105, -71.9165 | Public | |
| HanoverHolts Ledge Trail | Grafton County | 43.7354, -72.1427 | Public | |
| North GrotonPalermo Mine Road | Grafton County |
| 43.7513, -71.8891 | Public |
| Ore HillSunset Hill Road | Grafton County | 44.2002, -71.7910 | Public |
Quartz in New Hampshire FAQ
Where can I find quartz in New Hampshire?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 quartz spots in New Hampshire, spread across 2 counties. The strongest concentration is in Grafton County.
Is collecting quartz legal in New Hampshire?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like quartz is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in New Hampshire, 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 quartz location in New Hampshire?+
Grafton County has the most quartz spots in our database for New Hampshire. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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