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Rockhounding near Manchester, NH

202 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Manchester — 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 New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and 1 more.

Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Manchester, New Hampshire

Closest rockhounding spots to Manchester

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

Most-reported finds near Manchester

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

Every spot within 150 miles of Manchester

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

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
RaymondRockingham County43.0037, -71.2082Public
FrancestownNew Boston RoadHillsborough County42.9891, -71.8063Public
WestfieldNorth Main StreetMiddlesex County
  • Chiastolite
42.5982, -71.4698Public
GilmantonMeadow Pond RoadBelknap County43.4171, -71.4128Public
NewburyportScotland Heights DriveEssex County42.7851, -70.9064Public
RowleyBob Merry LaneEssex County42.7167, -70.9211Public
Mount KearsageWinslow TrailMerrimack County43.3840, -71.8575Public
Rollstone HillKing StreetWorcester County42.5803, -71.8119Public
Bassett HillScholtz RoadCheshire County42.9580, -72.1910Public
Bolton Lime QuarryBob Horton TrailWorcester County
  • Scapolite
42.4393, -71.5670Paid / fee
Bald HillDavis RoadCheshire County42.9589, -72.2221Public
Reynolds Mine at Beryl HillBeryl Hill RoadWorcester County42.6912, -72.1439Public
SterlingMain StreetWorcester County42.4366, -71.7616Public
MaldenRock Circuit TrailMiddlesex County
  • Novaculite
42.4429, -71.0771Public
Severance HillMerrimack County43.5237, -71.8994Public
Acton Lead MinesOrchard RoadYork County43.4832, -70.9104Public
Beryl MountainBeryl Mountain RoadSullivan County43.1810, -72.2941Public
Melvin HillLogging RoadSullivan County
  • Blue Beryl
  • Golden Beryl
43.5130, -71.9871Public
Pillsbury RidgeOld Grafton RoadSullivan County43.5350, -71.9944Public
Derry HillCochran RoadCheshire County43.0448, -72.3717Public
WinchesterCheshire County42.7873, -72.3307Public
RockportGarfield AvenueEssex County42.6901, -70.6333Public
Ruggles MineRuggles Mine RoadGrafton County43.5895, -71.9924Public
Ruggles MineRuggles Mine RoadGrafton County
    		43.5896, -71.9939Paid / fee
    Melvin Hill (Grafton)Palmer RoadGrafton County43.5581, -72.0715Public

    Manchester rockhounding FAQ

    Where can I go rockhounding near Manchester?+
    There are 202 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Manchester, New Hampshire. The closest is Raymond in Rockingham County, roughly 12 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
    What rocks and minerals can you find near Manchester?+
    Spots within driving distance of Manchester most commonly produce quartz, beryl, garnet, feldspar, pyrite, smoky quartz.
    Is rockhounding legal near Manchester?+
    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 Manchester?+
    Most weekend trips from Manchester 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.

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

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