Pillsbury Ridge — Rockhounding in Sullivan County, New Hampshire

Pillsbury Ridge is a mapped rockhounding spot in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. Reported finds include aquamarine, beryl, amethyst, smoky quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Sullivan County
State: New Hampshire
Nearest road: Old Grafton Road
Postcode: 03284
Coordinates: 43.53502, -71.99439

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 Pillsbury Ridge

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Pillsbury Ridge FAQ

Where is Pillsbury Ridge?+

Pillsbury Ridge is in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, at 43.53502, -71.99439. Nearest road: Old Grafton Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Pillsbury Ridge?+

Pillsbury Ridge is reported to produce Aquamarine, Beryl, Amethyst, Smoky Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Pillsbury Ridge?+

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 Pillsbury Ridge?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.53502, -71.99439 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Old Grafton Road.

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