Bristol — Rockhounding in Bristol County, Rhode Island

Bristol is a mapped rockhounding spot in Bristol County, Rhode Island. Reported finds include jasper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Bristol County
State: Rhode Island
Nearest road: Wood Street
Postcode: 02809
Coordinates: 41.68036, -71.27552

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 Bristol

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Jasper

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Bristol FAQ

Where is Bristol?+

Bristol is in Bristol County, Rhode Island, at 41.68036, -71.27552. Nearest road: Wood Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Bristol?+

Bristol is reported to produce Jasper.

Is collecting allowed at Bristol?+

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 Bristol?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.68036, -71.27552 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Wood Street.

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