Marshfield — Rockhounding in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Marshfield is a mapped rockhounding spot in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Reported finds include jasper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Marshfield in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Plymouth County
- State
- Massachusetts
- Nearest road
- Porter Street
- Postcode
- 02047
- Coordinates
- 42.11411, -70.66945
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Marshfield.
- CohassetNorfolk County · 12 mi awayJasper, Epidote
- MiddlesboroughPlymouth County · 21 mi awayAgate, Chalcedony
- SandwichBarnstable County · 24 mi awayJasper
- MaldenMiddlesex County · 31 mi awayNovaculite
- RockportEssex County · 40 mi awayAmazonite
- RowleyEssex County · 44 mi awayJasper
- NewburyportEssex County · 48 mi awayChalcopyrite, Galena, Pyrite
- Bolton Lime QuarryWorcester County · 51 mi awayScapolite
Marshfield FAQ
Where is Marshfield?+
Marshfield is in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, at 42.11411, -70.66945. Nearest road: Porter Street.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Marshfield?+
Marshfield is reported to produce Jasper.
Is collecting allowed at Marshfield?+
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 Marshfield?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 42.11411, -70.66945 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Porter Street.
