Where to Find Rose Quartz in Connecticut
6 mapped rose quartz rockhounding spots in Connecticut, across 3 counties. Rose Quartz is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 6 rose quartz rockhounding spots in Connecticut
Rose Quartz by county in Connecticut
Counties ranked by number of rose quartz spots in our database.
Every rose quartz spot in Connecticut
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TollandGarnet Ridge Drive | Capitol Planning Region | 41.8604, -72.3775 | Public | |
| VernonHatch Hill Road | Capitol Planning Region | 41.8181, -72.4443 | Public | |
| Collins HillRose Hill Road | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region |
| 41.5883, -72.5916 | Public |
| Pelton’s QuarryCox Road | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region |
| 41.6011, -72.5767 | Public |
| Slocum ProspectStockburger Road | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 41.5322, -72.4711 | Public | |
| Bantam LakeBantam Lake Road | Northwest Hills Planning Region | 41.6866, -73.2318 | Public |
Rose Quartz in Connecticut FAQ
Where can I find rose quartz in Connecticut?+
RockHoundR tracks 6 rose quartz spots in Connecticut, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region.
Is collecting rose quartz legal in Connecticut?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like rose quartz is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Connecticut, 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 rose quartz location in Connecticut?+
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region has the most rose quartz spots in our database for Connecticut. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
Other states for rose quartz
Other minerals to find in Connecticut
Hunt rose quartz in Connecticut on the map
Open RockHoundR for live land overlays, weather, geology, and saved spots.
