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Rockhounding near Providence, RI

151 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Providence — 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 Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, and 2 more.

Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Providence, Rhode Island

Closest rockhounding spots to Providence

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

Most-reported finds near Providence

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

Every spot within 150 miles of Providence

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

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
ProvidenceWoonasquatucket River GreenwayProvidence County41.8241, -71.4616Public
PawtuxetSeaview AvenueProvidence County41.7610, -71.3866Public
JohnstonBelfield DriveProvidence County41.8367, -71.5210Public
JohnstonApple Blossom DriveProvidence County41.8433, -71.5244Public
North ProvidenceValley Stream DriveProvidence County41.9326, -71.4215Public
Sneech PondWestgate RoadProvidence County41.9854, -71.4532Public
WarwickBradford AvenueKent County41.6595, -71.4103Public
Cumberland HillWoonsocket Industrial HighwayProvidence County41.9803, -71.4856Public
BristolWood StreetBristol County41.6804, -71.2755Public
Mt. Hope BayBristol County41.6674, -71.2376Public
West GreenwichUpper PineyKent County41.6366, -71.6161Public
TivertonFish RoadNewport County41.6468, -71.1852Public
Moosup RiverGold Mine RoadProvidence County41.7656, -71.7684Public
Jamestown BridgeJamestown Verrazzano BridgeNewport County41.5263, -71.3915Public
NarragansettDunes RoadSouth County41.4723, -71.4221Public
MiddlesboroughWalnut StreetPlymouth County41.8503, -70.8904Public
WesterlyQuarry RoadSouth County41.3851, -71.7357Public
UnionBigelow Hollow RoadNortheastern Connecticut Planning Region41.9919, -72.1332Public
NorwichMohegan Park RoadSoutheastern Connecticut Planning Region41.5468, -72.0679Public
MarshfieldPorter StreetPlymouth County42.1141, -70.6695Public
CohassetJerusalem RoadNorfolk County42.2605, -70.8102Public
Bolton Lime QuarryBob Horton TrailWorcester County
  • Scapolite
42.4393, -71.5670Paid / fee
New LondonGold Star HighwaySoutheastern Connecticut Planning Region41.3813, -72.0191Public
Gay HeadField LoopDukes County41.3453, -70.8369Public
SterlingMain StreetWorcester County42.4366, -71.7616Public

Providence rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Providence?+
There are 151 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Providence, Rhode Island. The closest is Providence in Providence County, roughly 3 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Providence?+
Spots within driving distance of Providence most commonly produce beryl, quartz, pyrite, jasper, chalcopyrite, agate.
Is rockhounding legal near Providence?+
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 Providence?+
Most weekend trips from Providence 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 8 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.

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