West Greenwich — Rockhounding in Kent County, Rhode Island

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Kent County
State: Rhode Island
Nearest road: Upper Piney
Postcode: 02817
Coordinates: 41.63662, -71.61614

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 West Greenwich

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Amazonite

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West Greenwich FAQ

Where is West Greenwich?+

West Greenwich is in Kent County, Rhode Island, at 41.63662, -71.61614. Nearest road: Upper Piney.

What rocks and minerals can you find at West Greenwich?+

West Greenwich is reported to produce Amazonite.

Is collecting allowed at West Greenwich?+

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 West Greenwich?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.63662, -71.61614 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Upper Piney.

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