Swift River — Rockhounding in Oxford County, Maine

Swift River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Oxford County, Maine. Reported finds include gold, garnet, magnetite, scheelite, staurolite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Oxford County
State: Maine
Nearest road: Tekwood Road
Postcode: 04275
Coordinates: 44.73711, -70.60802

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 Swift River

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Swift River FAQ

Where is Swift River?+

Swift River is in Oxford County, Maine, at 44.73711, -70.60802. Nearest road: Tekwood Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Swift River?+

Swift River is reported to produce Gold, Garnet, Magnetite, Scheelite, Staurolite.

Is collecting allowed at Swift River?+

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 Swift River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.73711, -70.60802 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Tekwood Road.

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