Long Hill Mine — Rockhounding in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut

Long Hill Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut. Reported finds include calcite, fluorite, pyrite cubes, scheelite, blue topaz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
State: Connecticut
Nearest road: Old Mine Road
Postcode: 06611
Coordinates: 41.28886, -73.22642

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Found at Long Hill Mine

Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.

Calcite
Fluorite
Pyrite Cubes
Scheelite
Blue Topaz

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Long Hill Mine FAQ

Where is Long Hill Mine?+

Long Hill Mine is in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut, at 41.28886, -73.22642. Nearest road: Old Mine Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Long Hill Mine?+

Long Hill Mine is reported to produce Calcite, Fluorite, Pyrite Cubes, Scheelite, Blue Topaz.

Is collecting allowed at Long Hill Mine?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Long Hill Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.28886, -73.22642 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Old Mine Road.

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