Ruggles Mine — Rockhounding in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Ruggles Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Grafton County, New Hampshire. Reported finds include amethyst, apatite, beryl, calcite, feldspar, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Ruggles Mine in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Grafton County
- State
- New Hampshire
- Nearest road
- Ruggles Mine Road
- Postcode
- 03240
- Coordinates
- 43.58948, -71.99235
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.
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Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Ruggles Mine.
- Ruggles MineGrafton County · 0 mi away
- Pillsbury RidgeSullivan County · 4 mi awayAquamarine, Beryl, Amethyst
- Melvin Hill (Grafton)Grafton County · 5 mi awayBeryl, Spessartine Garnet
- Melvin HillSullivan County · 5 mi awayBlue Beryl, Golden Beryl
- Severance HillMerrimack County · 7 mi awayBeryl
- North GrotonGrafton County · 12 mi awayAquamarine, Beryl, Lazulite
- HanoverGrafton County · 13 mi awayJasper, Quartz
- Mount KearsageMerrimack County · 16 mi awayRose Quartz
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