Zoar — Rockhounding in Franklin County, Massachusetts

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Franklin County
State: Massachusetts
Nearest road: Zoar Road
Postcode: 01339
Coordinates: 42.64416, -72.92725

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 Zoar

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Talc

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Zoar FAQ

Where is Zoar?+

Zoar is in Franklin County, Massachusetts, at 42.64416, -72.92725. Nearest road: Zoar Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Zoar?+

Zoar is reported to produce Talc.

Is collecting allowed at Zoar?+

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 Zoar?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.64416, -72.92725 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Zoar Road.

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