Where to Find Smoky Quartz in New Hampshire
New Hampshire has 6 mapped collecting spots that report smoky quartz, spread across 4 counties. The largest share sits in Carroll County County with 3 spots. 6 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 6 smoky quartz collecting spots in New Hampshire
Best counties for smoky quartz in New Hampshire
Ranked by the number of mapped smoky quartz spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Every smoky quartz spot we track in New Hampshire
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| 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 |
Before you go
Read the smoky quartz identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Smoky Quartz in the encyclopedia.
Smoky Quartz in New Hampshire FAQ
Where can you find smoky quartz in New Hampshire?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Carroll County County, Coös County County, and Grafton County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many smoky quartz spots are mapped in New Hampshire?+
6 spots across 4 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 smoky 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. 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 smoky 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.
