Dalton — Rockhounding in Berkshire County, Massachusetts

Dalton is a mapped rockhounding spot in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Reported finds include asbestos, talc. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Berkshire County
State: Massachusetts
Nearest road: Park Avenue
Postcode: 01227
Coordinates: 42.48616, -73.17264

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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Dalton FAQ

Where is Dalton?+

Dalton is in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, at 42.48616, -73.17264. Nearest road: Park Avenue.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Dalton?+

Dalton is reported to produce Asbestos, Talc.

Is collecting allowed at Dalton?+

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 Dalton?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.48616, -73.17264 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Park Avenue.

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