Where to Find Spessartine Garnet in the United States
4 mapped spessartine garnet spots across 4 U.S. states. Spessartine Garnet is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Map showing where to find spessartine garnet across the United States, with 4 mapped spots
Top states for spessartine garnet
States ranked by number of spessartine garnet spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused spessartine garnet-in-state list.
Every spessartine garnet spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surprise Claim | Mariposa County |
| 37.6583, -120.0544 | Public |
| Bemis Stream ProspectBemis Road | Franklin County | 44.8241, -70.7168 | Public | |
| Melvin Hill (Grafton)Palmer Road | Grafton County |
| 43.5581, -72.0715 | Public |
| GalaxState Route 625 | Grayson County |
| 36.5870, -81.0152 | Public |
Spessartine Garnet rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find spessartine garnet in the U.S.?+
California, Maine, New Hampshire have the highest concentrations of spessartine garnet in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many spessartine garnet rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
4 mapped spots across 4 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect spessartine garnet on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like spessartine garnet is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify spessartine garnet in the field?+
Field identification of spessartine garnet comes down to color, hardness, fracture, and luster. The RockHoundR app links to geology details for each spot to help narrow down what you might be picking up.
Hunt spessartine garnet on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
