West Chesterfield — Rockhounding in Hampshire County, Massachusetts

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Hampshire County
State: Massachusetts
Nearest road: Main Road
Postcode: 01084
Coordinates: 42.40315, -72.88067

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 West Chesterfield

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Smoky Quartz

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West Chesterfield FAQ

Where is West Chesterfield?+

West Chesterfield is in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, at 42.40315, -72.88067. Nearest road: Main Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at West Chesterfield?+

West Chesterfield is reported to produce Smoky Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at West Chesterfield?+

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 West Chesterfield?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.40315, -72.88067 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Main Road.

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