Narragansett — Rockhounding in South County, Rhode Island
Narragansett is a mapped rockhounding spot in South County, Rhode Island. Reported finds include beryl, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Narragansett in South County, Rhode Island
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- South County
- State
- Rhode Island
- Nearest road
- Dunes Road
- Postcode
- 02882
- Coordinates
- 41.47233, -71.42214
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Narragansett.
- Jamestown BridgeNewport County · 4 mi awayStaurolite
- WarwickKent County · 13 mi awayCarnelian
- West GreenwichKent County · 15 mi awayAmazonite
- BristolBristol County · 16 mi awayJasper
- Mt. Hope BayBristol County · 17 mi awayRed Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian
- TivertonNewport County · 17 mi awayQuartz
- WesterlySouth County · 17 mi awayBeryl
- PawtuxetProvidence County · 20 mi awayAgate, Carnelian, Amethyst
Narragansett FAQ
Where is Narragansett?+
Narragansett is in South County, Rhode Island, at 41.47233, -71.42214. Nearest road: Dunes Road.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Narragansett?+
Narragansett is reported to produce Beryl, Quartz.
Is collecting allowed at Narragansett?+
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 Narragansett?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 41.47233, -71.42214 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Dunes Road.
