Bassett Hill — Rockhounding in Cheshire County, New Hampshire

Bassett Hill is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. Reported finds include beryl, aquamarine. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Cheshire County
State: New Hampshire
Nearest road: Scholtz Road
Postcode: 03445
Coordinates: 42.95798, -72.19104

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.

Found at Bassett Hill

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Bassett Hill FAQ

Where is Bassett Hill?+

Bassett Hill is in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, at 42.95798, -72.19104. Nearest road: Scholtz Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Bassett Hill?+

Bassett Hill is reported to produce Beryl, Aquamarine.

Is collecting allowed at Bassett Hill?+

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 Bassett Hill?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.95798, -72.19104 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Scholtz Road.

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