Westerly — Rockhounding in South County, Rhode Island

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: South County
State: Rhode Island
Nearest road: Quarry Road
Postcode: 02808
Coordinates: 41.38508, -71.73571

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 Westerly

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Beryl

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Westerly FAQ

Where is Westerly?+

Westerly is in South County, Rhode Island, at 41.38508, -71.73571. Nearest road: Quarry Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Westerly?+

Westerly is reported to produce Beryl.

Is collecting allowed at Westerly?+

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 Westerly?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.38508, -71.73571 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Quarry Road.

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