Bristol Copper Mine — Rockhounding in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut

Bristol Copper Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. Reported finds include bornite, chalcocite, calcite, chalcopyrite, chrysocolla, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
State: Connecticut
Nearest road: Mines Road
Postcode: 06010
Coordinates: 41.71876, -72.92351

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.

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Bristol Copper Mine FAQ

Where is Bristol Copper Mine?+

Bristol Copper Mine is in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut, at 41.71876, -72.92351. Nearest road: Mines Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Bristol Copper Mine?+

Bristol Copper Mine is reported to produce Bornite, Chalcocite, Calcite, Chalcopyrite, Chrysocolla, Malachite.

Is collecting allowed at Bristol Copper 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 Bristol Copper Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.71876, -72.92351 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Mines Road.

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