Stratford — Rockhounding in Coös County, New Hampshire

Stratford is a mapped rockhounding spot in Coös County, New Hampshire. Reported finds include amethyst. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Coös County
State: New Hampshire
Nearest road: Sugarloaf Mountain Trail
Coordinates: 44.73594, -71.44113

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 Stratford

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Amethyst

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Stratford FAQ

Where is Stratford?+

Stratford is in Coös County, New Hampshire, at 44.73594, -71.44113. Nearest road: Sugarloaf Mountain Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Stratford?+

Stratford is reported to produce Amethyst.

Is collecting allowed at Stratford?+

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 Stratford?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.73594, -71.44113 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Sugarloaf Mountain Trail.

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