Rockhounding in Hampshire County, Massachusetts
13 mapped rockhounding spots in Hampshire County. Most commonly produces beryl, tourmaline, goshenite, quartz.
Every rockhounding spot in Hampshire County
PlainfieldHampshire County, MassachusettsPublic access · Ankerite, Garnet, Quartz +2- Barrus farm pegmatite localitiesHampshire County, MassachusettsPublic access · Goshenite, Cleavelandite, Tourmaline +1
- Lily PondHampshire County, MassachusettsPublic access · Emerald, Goshenite, Smoky Quartz +1
- Barrus Mine pegmatite outcropHampshire County, MassachusettsPublic access · Tourmaline, Lepidolite, Spodumene
- ChesterfieldHampshire County, MassachusettsPublic access · Beryl, Kyanite, Staurolite
- Lane Trap Rock QuarryHampshire County, MassachusettsPublic access · Amethyst, Prehnite, Datolite
- LoudvilleHampshire County, MassachusettsPublic access · Chalcopyrite, Wulfenite, Cerussite
- AmherstHampshire County, MassachusettsPublic access · Agate
Betts MineHampshire County, MassachusettsFee dig · Rhodonite- GoshenHampshire County, MassachusettsPublic access · Beryl
- NorwichHampshire County, MassachusettsPublic access · Beryl
- Norwich BridgeHampshire County, MassachusettsPublic access · Beryl
- West ChesterfieldHampshire County, MassachusettsPublic access · Smoky Quartz
Minerals reported in Hampshire County
Neighboring counties in Massachusetts
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Hampshire County. A natural extension if Hampshire County is already on your trip plan.
- Hampden County~14 mi4 spotsTop: Amethyst, Beryl, Chromite
- Franklin County~17 mi10 spotsTop: Agate, Chalcopyrite, Garnet
- Berkshire County~23 mi3 spotsTop: Asbestos, Green Quartz, Smoky Quartz
- Worcester County~51 mi4 spotsTop: Beryl, Chalcopyrite, Muscovite
- Norfolk County~102 mi1 spotTop: Epidote, Jasper
- Essex County~103 mi5 spotsTop: Amazonite, Jasper, Chalcedony
Across the state line from Hampshire County
Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders. These are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Massachusetts.
- Bennington County~37 miVermont · 1 spotTop: Biotite, Blue Quartz, Feldspar
- Windham County~39 miVermont · 1 spotTop: Green Agate, Orange Agate, Quartz
- Capitol Planning Region~41 miConnecticut · 9 spotsTop: Prehnite, Rose Quartz, Staurolite
- Cheshire County~47 miNew Hampshire · 12 spotsTop: Beryl, Aquamarine, Black Tourmaline
Hampshire County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Hampshire County, Massachusetts?+
RockHoundR tracks 13 rockhounding spots in Hampshire County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Hampshire County?+
Spots in Hampshire County most often produce Beryl, Tourmaline, Goshenite, Quartz, Rhodonite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Hampshire County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out, links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
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