Where to Find Quartz in Connecticut
Connecticut has 8 mapped collecting spots that report quartz, spread across 6 counties. The largest share sits in South Central Connecticut Planning Region County with 2 spots. 8 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 8 quartz collecting spots in Connecticut
Best counties for quartz in Connecticut
Ranked by the number of mapped quartz spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Every quartz spot we track in Connecticut
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Granby QuarrySouth Main Street | Capitol Planning Region | 41.9361, -72.7400 | Public | |
| Gillette QuarryInjun Hollow Road | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 41.4926, -72.5112 | Public | |
| Old Iron MineMine Hill Road | Northwest Hills Planning Region | 41.5575, -73.3387 | Public | |
| Hubbard ParkMirror Lake Drive | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 41.5494, -72.8359 | Public | |
| MeridenQuarry Lane | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 41.5597, -72.7959 | Public | |
| StaffordAir Line State Park Trail - Colchester Spur | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region |
| 41.5796, -72.3273 | Public |
| Aldrich ParkWhitewood Hollow Court | Western Connecticut Planning Region | 41.3008, -73.4704 | Public | |
| WiltonMather Street | Western Connecticut Planning Region |
| 41.2349, -73.4263 | Public |
Before you go
Read the quartz identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Quartz in the encyclopedia.
Quartz in Connecticut FAQ
Where can you find quartz in Connecticut?+
The mapped spots concentrate in South Central Connecticut Planning Region County, Western Connecticut Planning Region County, and Capitol Planning Region County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many quartz spots are mapped in Connecticut?+
8 spots across 6 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 quartz in Connecticut?+
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. 8 of the 8 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt quartz in Connecticut 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.
