Rockhounding near Kingston, ON
25 mapped rockhounding spots within 320 km of Kingston, most within a few hours' drive. Below: every spot, closest first, with what it produces and its access.
Covering parts of Ontario, Québec.
Every spot within 320 km of Kingston
Silver Queen MineLanark County, Ontario · 63 km awayCheck locally · Mica, Apatite, Feldspar- Egan Chutes Provincial ParkHastings County, Ontario · 137 km awayCheck locally · Nepheline, Sodalite, Biotite +2
- Princess Sodalite MineHastings County, Ontario · 141 km awayFee dig · Sodalite, Hackmanite, Nepheline +3
- Beryl PitRenfrew County, Ontario · 142 km awayFee dig · Beryl, Pyrite, Columbite +5
- Rose Quartz PitRenfrew County, Ontario · 142 km awayFee dig · Rose Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Beryl +3
- Kuehl LakeRenfrew County, Ontario · 146 km awayCheck locally · Zircon, Apatite, Titanite
- Smart Mine (Miller Property)Renfrew County, Ontario · 147 km awayPermission required · Apatite, Titanite, Zircon +4
CN Rock PileHastings County, Ontario · 149 km awayPublic access · Sodalite, Rose Quartz, Apatite +2- Craigmont MineRenfrew County, Ontario · 149 km awayCheck locally · Corundum, Garnet, Molybdenite +3
- Silver Crater MineHastings County, Ontario · 151 km awayCheck locally · Betafite, Titanite, Apatite +2
- Eganville Geoheritage TrailRenfrew County, Ontario · 153 km awayCheck locally · Fossil, Brachiopod, Cephalopod +3
- Titanite Hill (Tory Hill)Haliburton County, Ontario · 161 km awayPublic access · Titanite, Apatite, Feldspar
- Schickler Fluorite OccurrenceHaliburton County, Ontario · 163 km awayPermission required · Fluorite, Apatite, Scapolite +3
- Bear Lake DiggingsHaliburton County, Ontario · 164 km awayCheck locally · Apatite, Titanite, Mica
- Dark Star Crystal MineHaliburton County, Ontario · 164 km awayFee dig · Titanite, Apatite
- Wilberforce areaHaliburton County, Ontario · 164 km awayFee dig · Amphibole, Titanite, Apatite +2
- Desmont MineHaliburton County, Ontario · 166 km awayPermission required · Molybdenite, Diopside, Stillwellite +1
- Bowmanville Quarry (St Marys Cement)Regional Municipality of Durham, Ontario · 181 km awayPermission required · Fossil, Trilobite, Crinoid +3
- Hincks BridgeLa Vallée-de-la-Gatineau, Québec · 195 km awayPermission required · Almandine, Kyanite, Sillimanite +4
- Autoroute 50 RoadcutArgenteuil, Québec · 215 km awayCheck locally · Garnet Group, Diopside, Titanite +2
- White Road RoadcutArgenteuil, Québec · 238 km awayPermission required · Diopside, Fluorite, Titanite +3
- Ridgemount QuarryRegional Municipality of Niagara, Ontario · 250 km awayPermission required · Fossil, Eurypterid
- Rock Point Provincial ParkHaldimand County, Ontario · 291 km awayCheck locally · Fossil, Coral
- Poudrette Quarry (Mont Saint-Hilaire)La Vallée-du-Richelieu, Québec · 302 km awayPermission required · Analcime, Aegirine, Catapleiite +3
- Craigleith Provincial ParkGrey County, Ontario · 309 km awayCheck locally · Fossil, Trilobite, Brachiopod +3
Most-reported finds near Kingston
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
Kingston rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Kingston?+
There are 25 mapped rockhounding spots within about 320 km of Kingston, Ontario. The closest is Silver Queen Mine in Lanark County, roughly 63 km away. Every one is listed on this page, closest first.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Kingston?+
Spots within driving distance of Kingston most commonly produce apatite, titanite, fossil, zircon, calcite, feldspar.
Is rockhounding legal near Kingston?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals for personal use is generally allowed on public Crown land and many beaches. Provincial and national parks, ecological reserves, and private property are off-limits without permission, and collecting rules in Canada are set provincially. Each spot page lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Kingston?+
The spots on this page sit within about 320 km of Kingston, which is roughly a few hours of driving. Closer spots are good for a day trip; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.
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