Porcupine Hill Quarry — Rockhounding in Sagadahoc County, Maine

Porcupine Hill Quarry is a mapped rockhounding spot in Sagadahoc County, Maine. Reported finds include albite, almandine garnet, beryl, biotite, columbite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Sagadahoc County
State: Maine
Nearest road: Turkey Run
Postcode: 04086
Coordinates: 43.95947, -69.98384

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 Porcupine Hill Quarry

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Porcupine Hill Quarry FAQ

Where is Porcupine Hill Quarry?+

Porcupine Hill Quarry is in Sagadahoc County, Maine, at 43.95947, -69.98384. Nearest road: Turkey Run.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Porcupine Hill Quarry?+

Porcupine Hill Quarry is reported to produce Albite, Almandine Garnet, Beryl, Biotite, Columbite, Green Elbaite Tourmaline, Fluorapatite, Quartz, Schorl.

Is collecting allowed at Porcupine Hill Quarry?+

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 Porcupine Hill Quarry?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.95947, -69.98384 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Turkey Run.

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