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Rockhounding near Boston, MA

170 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Boston — most are inside a 2 to 3 hour drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.

Covering parts of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Maine, Vermont, and 1 more.

Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Boston, Massachusetts

Closest rockhounding spots to Boston

The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.

Most-reported finds near Boston

Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.

Every spot within 150 miles of Boston

Sorted by distance from Boston. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
MaldenRock Circuit TrailMiddlesex County
  • Novaculite
42.4429, -71.0771Public
CohassetJerusalem RoadNorfolk County42.2605, -70.8102Public
RowleyBob Merry LaneEssex County42.7167, -70.9211Public
MarshfieldPorter StreetPlymouth County42.1141, -70.6695Public
Bolton Lime QuarryBob Horton TrailWorcester County
  • Scapolite
42.4393, -71.5670Paid / fee
WestfieldNorth Main StreetMiddlesex County
  • Chiastolite
42.5982, -71.4698Public
NewburyportScotland Heights DriveEssex County42.7851, -70.9064Public
RockportGarfield AvenueEssex County42.6901, -70.6333Public
Sneech PondWestgate RoadProvidence County41.9854, -71.4532Public
Cumberland HillWoonsocket Industrial HighwayProvidence County41.9803, -71.4856Public
North ProvidenceValley Stream DriveProvidence County41.9326, -71.4215Public
SterlingMain StreetWorcester County42.4366, -71.7616Public
MiddlesboroughWalnut StreetPlymouth County41.8503, -70.8904Public
Rollstone HillKing StreetWorcester County42.5803, -71.8119Public
ProvidenceWoonasquatucket River GreenwayProvidence County41.8241, -71.4616Public
JohnstonApple Blossom DriveProvidence County41.8433, -71.5244Public
JohnstonBelfield DriveProvidence County41.8367, -71.5210Public
PawtuxetSeaview AvenueProvidence County41.7610, -71.3866Public
RaymondRockingham County43.0037, -71.2082Public
BristolWood StreetBristol County41.6804, -71.2755Public
Mt. Hope BayBristol County41.6674, -71.2376Public
SandwichPhillips RoadBarnstable County41.7840, -70.5054Public
TivertonFish RoadNewport County41.6468, -71.1852Public
WarwickBradford AvenueKent County41.6595, -71.4103Public
Moosup RiverGold Mine RoadProvidence County41.7656, -71.7684Public

Boston rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Boston?+
There are 170 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Boston, Massachusetts. The closest is Malden in Middlesex County, roughly 6 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Boston?+
Spots within driving distance of Boston most commonly produce quartz, beryl, feldspar, pyrite, smoky quartz, garnet.
Is rockhounding legal near Boston?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Each spot page on this site lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Boston?+
Most weekend trips from Boston fall inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, which is roughly the 150-mile radius shown on this page. Closer spots are good for half-day outings; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.

More state coverage

The spots above span 7 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.

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