Rockhounding near Portland (Maine), ME

113 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Portland (Maine) — 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 Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut.

Closest rockhounding spots to Portland (Maine)

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

Porcupine Hill QuarrySagadahoc County, Maine25 mi · 31 min driveAlbite, Almandine Garnet, Beryl
HaveySagadahoc County, Maine27 mi · 34 min driveAlbite, Almandine Garnet, Beryl
Mount Apatite QuarriesAndroscoggin County, Maine30 mi · 37 min driveAlbite, Almandine Garnet, Arsenopyrite
Poland Mining CampsAndroscoggin County, Maine30 mi · 37 min driveQuartz, Feldspar, Beryl
Pitts Garnet MineAndroscoggin County, Maine31 mi · 39 min driveActinolite, Calcite, Diopside
Acton Lead MinesYork County, Maine35 mi · 44 min driveAndalusite, Arsenopyrite, Bornite

Most-reported finds near Portland (Maine)

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

Every spot within 150 miles of Portland (Maine)

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

Spot	County	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Porcupine Hill QuarryTurkey Run	Sagadahoc County	Albite Almandine Garnet Beryl Biotite Columbite Green Elbaite Tourmaline Fluorapatite Quartz +1 more	43.9595, -69.9838	Public
HaveyTrenton Place	Sagadahoc County	Albite Almandine Garnet Beryl Biotite Columbite Mica Aquamarine Chalcopyrite +5 more	43.9757, -69.9448	Public
Mount Apatite QuarriesStevens Mill Road	Androscoggin County	Albite Almandine Garnet Arsenopyrite Autunite Green Beryl Pink Beryl Aquamarine Biotite +6 more	44.0871, -70.2904	Public
Poland Mining CampsGroves Lane	Androscoggin County	Quartz Feldspar Beryl Mica Tourmaline	44.0732, -70.4105	Paid / fee
Pitts Garnet MineWoodman Hill Road	Androscoggin County	Actinolite Calcite Diopside Garnet Molybdenite Quartz Titanite Clinozoisite +4 more	44.1056, -70.3332	Public
Acton Lead MinesOrchard Road	York County	Andalusite Arsenopyrite Bornite Chalcopyrite Galena Goethite Gold Pyrite +4 more	43.4832, -70.9104	Public
Province LakeRemick Road	Carroll County	Blue Beryl Feldspar	43.6920, -71.0153	Public
Edgecomb QuarryRiver Link	Lincoln County	Almandine Garnet Beryl Aquamarine Biotite Feldspar Muscovite Smoky Quartz Quartz	43.9632, -69.6178	Public
Singepole Mountain QuarrySingepole Trail	Oxford County	Almandine Garnet Beryl Biotite Fluorapatite Microcline Muscovite Quartz Schorl	44.2267, -70.4536	Public
Scribner Ledge Quarry & Crocker Hill MinesCrocker Hill Trail	Oxford County	Graphite Molybdenite Pyrite Quartz Sericite Albite Almandine Garnet Arsenopyrite +4 more	44.2762, -70.4673	Public
Dig Maine GemsBethel Road	Oxford County		44.3198, -70.5447	Paid / fee
RedstoneOuter Limits	Carroll County	Amethyst Apatite Quartz Smoky Quartz Topaz	44.0195, -71.0968	Public
Hurricane MountainHurricane Mountain Road	Carroll County	Amethyst Smoky Quartz	44.0712, -71.0741	Public
Conway	Carroll County	Feldspar Smoky Quartz Topaz	44.0043, -71.1622	Public
Bumpus QuarryCrooked River Causeway	Oxford County	Albite Almandine Garnet Autunite Golden Beryl Aquamarine Mica Columbite Fluorapatite +6 more	44.3106, -70.7817	Public
Lord Hill MineralLord Hill	Oxford County	Feldspar Quartz Topaz Phenakite Garnet	44.2241, -70.9536	Public
Lord Hill MineralLord Hill	Oxford County	Feldspar Quartz Topaz Garnet	44.2241, -70.9536	Public
Ragged Jack MountainAndrews Drive	Oxford County	Almandine Garnet Chrysoberyl Fluorapatite Feldspar Mica Quartz Schorl	44.4223, -70.4092	Public
Deer Hill MineralEvergreen Valley Road	Oxford County	Amethyst Quartz Feldspar Beryl Garnet Columbite Pyrite Muscovite	44.2313, -70.9799	Public
Deer Hill MineralEvergreen Valley Road	Oxford County	Amethyst Feldspar Beryl Garnet Columbite Pyrite Muscovite	44.2313, -70.9801	Public
Hedgehog Hill QuarryHammond Hill Road	Oxford County	Albite Almandine Garnet Beryl Mica Chrysoberyl Fluorapatite Feldspar Quartz +2 more	44.4688, -70.4561	Public
GilmantonMeadow Pond Road	Belknap County	Jasper	43.4171, -71.4128	Public
Warren Nickel ProspectEastern Road	Knox County	Pyrrhotite Chalcopyrite	44.1769, -69.2558	Public
Raymond	Rockingham County	Feldspar Beryl Garnet Rose Quartz Spodumene	43.0037, -71.2082	Public
NewburyportScotland Heights Drive	Essex County	Chalcopyrite Galena Pyrite Sphalerite Siderite Tetrahedrite	42.7851, -70.9064	Public

Portland (Maine) rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Portland (Maine)?+

There are 113 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Portland (Maine), Maine. The closest is Porcupine Hill Quarry in Sagadahoc County, roughly 25 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.

What rocks and minerals can you find near Portland (Maine)?+

Spots within driving distance of Portland (Maine) most commonly produce quartz, beryl, feldspar, pyrite, garnet, jasper.

Is rockhounding legal near Portland (Maine)?+

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 Portland (Maine)?+

Most weekend trips from Portland (Maine) 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 6 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.

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