Rockhounding in Oxford County, Maine

12 mapped rockhounding spots in Oxford County. Most commonly produces feldspar, quartz, almandine garnet, beryl.

Minerals reported in Oxford County

Spots in Oxford County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Baldpate MountainAppalachian Trail	Aquamarine	44.6092, -70.8921	Public
Bumpus QuarryCrooked River Causeway	Albite Almandine Garnet Autunite Golden Beryl Aquamarine Mica Columbite Fluorapatite +6 more	44.3106, -70.7817	Public
Deer Hill MineralEvergreen Valley Road	Amethyst Feldspar Beryl Garnet Columbite Pyrite Muscovite	44.2313, -70.9801	Public
Deer Hill MineralEvergreen Valley Road	Amethyst Quartz Feldspar Beryl Garnet Columbite Pyrite Muscovite	44.2313, -70.9799	Public
Dig Maine GemsBethel Road		44.3198, -70.5447	Paid / fee
Hedgehog Hill QuarryHammond Hill Road	Albite Almandine Garnet Beryl Mica Chrysoberyl Fluorapatite Feldspar Quartz +2 more	44.4688, -70.4561	Public
Lord Hill MineralLord Hill	Feldspar Quartz Topaz Phenakite Garnet	44.2241, -70.9536	Public
Lord Hill MineralLord Hill	Feldspar Quartz Topaz Garnet	44.2241, -70.9536	Public
Ragged Jack MountainAndrews Drive	Almandine Garnet Chrysoberyl Fluorapatite Feldspar Mica Quartz Schorl	44.4223, -70.4092	Public
Scribner Ledge Quarry & Crocker Hill MinesCrocker Hill Trail	Graphite Molybdenite Pyrite Quartz Sericite Albite Almandine Garnet Arsenopyrite +4 more	44.2762, -70.4673	Public
Singepole Mountain QuarrySingepole Trail	Almandine Garnet Beryl Biotite Fluorapatite Microcline Muscovite Quartz Schorl	44.2267, -70.4536	Public
Swift RiverTekwood Road	Gold Garnet Magnetite Scheelite Staurolite	44.7371, -70.6080	Public

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Oxford County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Oxford County, Maine?+

RockHoundR tracks 12 rockhounding spots in Oxford County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Oxford County?+

Spots in Oxford County most often produce Feldspar, Quartz, Almandine Garnet, Beryl, Garnet. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Oxford County rockhounding spots on public land?+

Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.

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