Goshen — Rockhounding in Hampshire County, Massachusetts

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Hampshire County
State: Massachusetts
Nearest road: Berkshire Trail West
Postcode: 01032
Coordinates: 42.44991, -72.82425

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 Goshen

Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.

Beryl

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Goshen.

Goshen FAQ

Where is Goshen?+

Goshen is in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, at 42.44991, -72.82425. Nearest road: Berkshire Trail West.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Goshen?+

Goshen is reported to produce Beryl.

Is collecting allowed at Goshen?+

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 Goshen?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.44991, -72.82425 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Berkshire Trail West.

More rockhounding in Massachusetts

See all 43 Massachusetts spots →

Open Goshen on the map

Use the RockHoundR app for live land overlays, weather, geology, directions, and saved finds.