Where to Find Quartz in Rhode Island
6 mapped quartz rockhounding spots in Rhode Island, across 3 counties. Quartz is the most abundant rockhounding mineral in the country.
Map of 6 quartz rockhounding spots in Rhode Island
Quartz by county in Rhode Island
Counties ranked by number of quartz spots in our database.
Every quartz spot in Rhode Island
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TivertonFish Road | Newport County | 41.6468, -71.1852 | Public | |
| Cumberland HillWoonsocket Industrial Highway | Providence County | 41.9803, -71.4856 | Public | |
| JohnstonApple Blossom Drive | Providence County | 41.8433, -71.5244 | Public | |
| North ProvidenceValley Stream Drive | Providence County |
| 41.9326, -71.4215 | Public |
| ProvidenceWoonasquatucket River Greenway | Providence County | 41.8241, -71.4616 | Public | |
| NarragansettDunes Road | South County | 41.4723, -71.4221 | Public |
Quartz in Rhode Island FAQ
Where can I find quartz in Rhode Island?+
RockHoundR tracks 6 quartz spots in Rhode Island, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Providence County.
Is collecting quartz legal in Rhode Island?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like quartz is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island?+
Providence County has the most quartz spots in our database for Rhode Island. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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