Rockhounding in Maine

27 mapped spots across 9 counties. Maine pegmatite country produces some of the best tourmaline, beryl, and aquamarine in the country. The Mount Mica, Mount Apatite, and Newry mines anchor a long history of New England gem mining.

Top minerals found in Maine

Counts reflect how many spots in this list mention each mineral.

Notable areas: Mount Mica tourmaline, Mount Apatite pegmatite minerals, and Western Maine aquamarine and morganite are headline targets.

Rockhounding by county in Maine

County pages are linked once we have at least 3 mapped spots for a focused guide with coordinates, mineral notes, and nearby spots.

Every rockhounding spot in Maine

Sorted by county. Tap coordinates to open in Google Maps, or open RockHoundR for the full map view with land overlays and weather.

Spot	County	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Mount Apatite QuarriesStevens Mill Road	Androscoggin County	Albite Almandine Garnet Arsenopyrite Autunite Green Beryl Pink Beryl Aquamarine Biotite +6 more	44.0871, -70.2904	Public
Pitts Garnet MineWoodman Hill Road	Androscoggin County	Actinolite Calcite Diopside Garnet Molybdenite Quartz Titanite Clinozoisite +4 more	44.1056, -70.3332	Public
Poland Mining CampsGroves Lane	Androscoggin County	Quartz Feldspar Beryl Mica Tourmaline	44.0732, -70.4105	Paid / fee
Bemis Stream ProspectBemis Road	Franklin County	Albite Beryl Green Elbaite Tourmaline Blue Fluorapatite Purple Fluorapatite Feldspar Mica Quartz +3 more	44.8241, -70.7168	Public
Havey Tourmaline QuarryTrue Hill Road	Franklin County		44.8333, -70.2203	Paid / fee
Catherine MountainBlackswoods Road	Hancock County	Molybdenite Granite Quartz Biotite Fluorapatite Hornblende Magnetite Microcline +3 more	44.6172, -68.0841	Public
Warren Nickel ProspectEastern Road	Knox County	Pyrrhotite Chalcopyrite	44.1769, -69.2558	Public
Edgecomb QuarryRiver Link	Lincoln County	Almandine Garnet Beryl Aquamarine Biotite Feldspar Muscovite Smoky Quartz Quartz	43.9632, -69.6178	Public
Baldpate MountainAppalachian Trail	Oxford County	Aquamarine	44.6092, -70.8921	Public
Bumpus QuarryCrooked River Causeway	Oxford County	Albite Almandine Garnet Autunite Golden Beryl Aquamarine Mica Columbite Fluorapatite +6 more	44.3106, -70.7817	Public
Deer Hill MineralEvergreen Valley Road	Oxford County	Amethyst Feldspar Beryl Garnet Columbite Pyrite Muscovite	44.2313, -70.9801	Public
Deer Hill MineralEvergreen Valley Road	Oxford County	Amethyst Quartz Feldspar Beryl Garnet Columbite Pyrite Muscovite	44.2313, -70.9799	Public
Dig Maine GemsBethel Road	Oxford County		44.3198, -70.5447	Paid / fee
Hedgehog Hill QuarryHammond Hill Road	Oxford County	Albite Almandine Garnet Beryl Mica Chrysoberyl Fluorapatite Feldspar Quartz +2 more	44.4688, -70.4561	Public
Lord Hill MineralLord Hill	Oxford County	Feldspar Quartz Topaz Phenakite Garnet	44.2241, -70.9536	Public
Lord Hill MineralLord Hill	Oxford County	Feldspar Quartz Topaz Garnet	44.2241, -70.9536	Public
Ragged Jack MountainAndrews Drive	Oxford County	Almandine Garnet Chrysoberyl Fluorapatite Feldspar Mica Quartz Schorl	44.4223, -70.4092	Public
Scribner Ledge Quarry & Crocker Hill MinesCrocker Hill Trail	Oxford County	Graphite Molybdenite Pyrite Quartz Sericite Albite Almandine Garnet Arsenopyrite +4 more	44.2762, -70.4673	Public
Singepole Mountain QuarrySingepole Trail	Oxford County	Almandine Garnet Beryl Biotite Fluorapatite Microcline Muscovite Quartz Schorl	44.2267, -70.4536	Public
Swift RiverTekwood Road	Oxford County	Gold Garnet Magnetite Scheelite Staurolite	44.7371, -70.6080	Public
HaveyTrenton Place	Sagadahoc County	Albite Almandine Garnet Beryl Biotite Columbite Mica Aquamarine Chalcopyrite +5 more	43.9757, -69.9448	Public
Porcupine Hill QuarryTurkey Run	Sagadahoc County	Albite Almandine Garnet Beryl Biotite Columbite Green Elbaite Tourmaline Fluorapatite Quartz +1 more	43.9595, -69.9838	Public
Gleason CoverSipayik Trail	Washington County	Jasper	44.9677, -67.0593	Public
Jasper BeachJasper Beach Road	Washington County	Red Jasper	44.6276, -67.3873	Public
Lubec Lead MineLead Mine Road	Washington County	Anglesite Bornite Calcite Cerussite Chalcopyrite Dolomite Epidote Galena +8 more	44.8402, -67.0533	Public
PerryKingsbury Road	Washington County	Analcime Calcite Datolite Malachite Prehnite Agate Amethyst Bloodstone +3 more	45.0165, -67.0774	Public
Acton Lead MinesOrchard Road	York County	Andalusite Arsenopyrite Bornite Chalcopyrite Galena Goethite Gold Pyrite +4 more	43.4832, -70.9104	Public

Maine rockhounding FAQ

Is rockhounding legal in Maine?+

Casual hand collecting is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Maine, with daily and annual limits set by the managing field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal lands are off-limits. Always confirm rules with the local agency before a trip.

What rocks and minerals can you find in Maine?+

Maine spots in this list most commonly produce Quartz, Feldspar, Beryl, Almandine Garnet, Albite. The full list across all spots is broader.

How many rockhounding sites are in Maine?+

RockHoundR currently lists 27 rockhounding spots in Maine across 9 counties. Many more exist; the app keeps your private finds saved alongside the public ones.

Can I take rocks home from Maine public land?+

On most BLM and Forest Service land, recreational hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed in reasonable amounts. Vertebrate fossils, archaeological items, and posted mining-claim minerals are not. Check the field office for current limits.

Map every Maine spot in the app

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