Where to Find Quartz in New Hampshire
New Hampshire has 5 mapped collecting spots that report quartz, spread across 2 counties. The largest share sits in Grafton County with 4 spots. 4 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Every quartz spot we track in New Hampshire
Best spotRedstoneCarroll County, New HampshirePublic access · Amethyst, Apatite, Quartz +2
North GrotonGrafton County, New HampshirePublic access · Aquamarine, Beryl, Lazulite +1- Ore HillGrafton County, New HampshirePublic access · Amethyst, Quartz, Staurolite
- Beech HillGrafton County, New HampshirePublic access · Golden Beryl, Quartz
HanoverGrafton County, New HampshireCheck locally · Jasper, Quartz
Standout quartz spots in New Hampshire
Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for quartz in New Hampshire
Ranked by the number of mapped quartz spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
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 New Hampshire FAQ
Where can you find quartz in New Hampshire?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Grafton County and Carroll County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many quartz spots are mapped in New Hampshire?+
5 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 quartz in New Hampshire?+
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. 4 of the 5 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
Where else to find quartz
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Hunt quartz in New Hampshire 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.
