Where to Find Smoky Quartz in New Hampshire
6 mapped smoky quartz rockhounding spots in New Hampshire, across 4 counties. Smoky Quartz is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 6 smoky quartz rockhounding spots in New Hampshire
Smoky Quartz by county in New Hampshire
Counties ranked by number of smoky quartz spots in our database.
Every smoky quartz spot in New Hampshire
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conway | Carroll County | 44.0043, -71.1622 | Public | |
| Hurricane MountainHurricane Mountain Road | Carroll County | 44.0712, -71.0741 | Public | |
| RedstoneOuter Limits | Carroll County | 44.0195, -71.0968 | Public | |
| Victor HeadOld Summer Club Trail | Coös County | 44.6435, -71.4102 | Public | |
| Ruggles MineRuggles Mine Road | Grafton County | 43.5895, -71.9924 | Public | |
| Pillsbury RidgeOld Grafton Road | Sullivan County | 43.5350, -71.9944 | Public |
Smoky Quartz in New Hampshire FAQ
Where can I find smoky quartz in New Hampshire?+
RockHoundR tracks 6 smoky quartz spots in New Hampshire, spread across 4 counties. The strongest concentration is in Carroll County.
Is collecting smoky quartz legal in New Hampshire?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like smoky quartz is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in New Hampshire, 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 smoky quartz location in New Hampshire?+
Carroll County has the most smoky quartz spots in our database for New Hampshire. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
