Where to Find Quartz in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has 6 mapped collecting spots that report quartz, spread across 3 counties. The largest share sits in Providence County County with 4 spots. 6 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 6 quartz collecting spots in Rhode Island
Best counties for quartz in Rhode Island
Ranked by the number of mapped quartz spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Providence County4 spots
- Newport County1 spot
- South County1 spot
Every quartz spot we track in Rhode Island
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| 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 |
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 Rhode Island FAQ
Where can you find quartz in Rhode Island?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Providence County County, Newport County County, and South County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many quartz spots are mapped in Rhode Island?+
6 spots across 3 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 Rhode Island?+
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. 6 of the 6 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 Rhode Island 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.
