Montgomery — Rockhounding in Hampden County, Massachusetts

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Hampden County
State: Massachusetts
Nearest road: Southampton Road
Coordinates: 42.21373, -72.79055

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 Montgomery

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Galena

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Montgomery FAQ

Where is Montgomery?+

Montgomery is in Hampden County, Massachusetts, at 42.21373, -72.79055. Nearest road: Southampton Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Montgomery?+

Montgomery is reported to produce Galena.

Is collecting allowed at Montgomery?+

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 Montgomery?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.21373, -72.79055 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Southampton Road.

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