Pelton’s Quarry: Citrine & Rose Quartz Rockhounding in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut

Updated June 2026

Pelton’s Quarry is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. Reported finds include citrine, rose quartz, smoky quartz, clear quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
State: Connecticut
Nearest road: Cox Road
Postcode: 06480
Coordinates: 41.60111, -72.57667

Geology at Pelton’s Quarry

This spot sits on Glastonbury Gneiss, mapped as gneiss that formed roughly 470 to 460 million years ago. Metamorphic terrain like this typically carries quartz veins and sweats, and weathered crystals tend to end up in the soils and streams below.

Mapped unit: Glastonbury Gneiss
Age: 470–460 Ma (Middle Ordovician)
Rock types: gneiss
Elevation: 320 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

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.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Pelton’s Quarry

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Pelton’s Quarry

Pelton’s Quarry is close enough to the Connecticut border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Pelton’s Quarry FAQ

Where is Pelton’s Quarry?+

Pelton’s Quarry is in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut, at 41.60111, -72.57667. Nearest road: Cox Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Pelton’s Quarry?+

Pelton’s Quarry is reported to produce Citrine, Rose Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Clear Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Pelton’s Quarry?+

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.

What tools should I bring to Pelton’s Quarry?+

A rock hammer, a small pry bar, gloves, and safety glasses cover most crystal ground. A screen helps in loose pocket soil, and newspaper protects points on the way out.

How do I get to Pelton’s Quarry?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.60111, -72.57667 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Cox Road.

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