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 County with 4 spots. 5 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 5 quartz collecting spots in New Hampshire
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.
Every quartz spot we track in New Hampshire
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| 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 |
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 County and Carroll County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with 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. 5 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.
