Poland Mining Camps: Quartz & Feldspar Rockhounding in Androscoggin County, Maine

Updated June 2026

Poland Mining Camps is a mapped rockhounding spot in Androscoggin County, Maine. Reported finds include quartz, feldspar, beryl, mica, tourmaline. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Paid / fee dig
County: Androscoggin County
State: Maine
Nearest road: Groves Lane
Postcode: 04274
Coordinates: 44.07324, -70.41048

Geology at Poland Mining Camps

This spot sits on alkali feldspar granite (muscovite accessory, abundant sedimentary inclusions), mapped as granite that formed roughly 360 to 300 million years ago. Granitic ground like this typically carries quartz veins and pockets, and weathered crystals tend to collect in the soils and drainages below.

Mapped unit: alkali feldspar granite (muscovite accessory, abundant sedimentary inclusions)
Age: 360–300 Ma (Carboniferous)
Rock types: granite
Elevation: 330 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.

Best time to visit Poland Mining Camps

Best months: April to November. Typical highs run 79°F in midsummer and 28°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 11°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, POLAND station (5 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Land & collecting status

Pay-to-dig site

This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out.

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.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

Maine Geological Survey
Maine Mineral & Gem Museum
Acadia National Park rules
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Poland Mining Camps

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Poland Mining Camps

Poland Mining Camps is close enough to the Maine border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Poland Mining Camps FAQ

Where is Poland Mining Camps?+

Poland Mining Camps is in Androscoggin County, Maine, at 44.07324, -70.41048. Nearest road: Groves Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Poland Mining Camps?+

Poland Mining Camps is reported to produce Quartz, Feldspar, Beryl, Mica, Tourmaline.

Is collecting allowed at Poland Mining Camps?+

Pay-to-dig site. This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Poland Mining Camps?+

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.

When is the best time to visit Poland Mining Camps?+

The most comfortable months at Poland Mining Camps are April to November.

How do I get to Poland Mining Camps?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.07324, -70.41048 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Groves Lane.

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