Reynolds Mine at Beryl Hill: Beryl & Smoky Quartz Rockhounding in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Public access3 mineralsWorcester County, MassachusettsUpdated June 2026

Minerals reported: 3
Elevation: 1,060 ft
Best months: April to November

Reynolds Mine at Beryl Hill is a mapped rockhounding spot in Worcester County, Massachusetts. Reported finds include beryl, smoky quartz, muscovite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Plan your visit

Generally open to casual rockhounding

County: Worcester County
State: Massachusetts
Nearest road: Beryl Hill Road
Postcode: 01368
Coordinates: 42.69122, -72.14392

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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.

Best time to visit Reynolds Mine at Beryl Hill

31°J

35°F

42°M

55°A

67°M

75°J

81°J

79°A

72°S

59°O

47°N

37°D

Comfortable months (45 to 90°F highs)

Best months: April to November. Typical highs run 81°F in midsummer and 31°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 11°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, BIRCH HILL DAM station (4 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Geology at Reynolds Mine at Beryl Hill

This spot sits on Hardwick Tonalite, mapped as gneiss that formed roughly 420 to 395 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: Hardwick Tonalite
Age: 420–395 Ma (Early Devonian)
Rock types: gneiss
Elevation: 1,060 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.

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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.

Massachusetts Geological Survey
Massachusetts DCR rules
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Reynolds Mine at Beryl Hill

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Reynolds Mine at Beryl Hill.

WarwickFranklin County, Massachusetts · 12 mi awayHematite
Northfield MountainFranklin County, Massachusetts · 16 mi awayGarnet
NorthfieldFranklin County, Massachusetts · 17 mi awayFluorite, Garnet, Golden Beryl
Rollstone HillWorcester County, Massachusetts · 19 mi awayBeryl
LeverettFranklin County, Massachusetts · 23 mi awayChalcopyrite
MontagueFranklin County, Massachusetts · 23 mi awayChalcopyrite, Hematite
DeerfieldFranklin County, Massachusetts · 25 mi awayAgate
SterlingWorcester County, Massachusetts · 26 mi awayChalcopyrite, Siderite

Across the state line from Reynolds Mine at Beryl Hill

Reynolds Mine at Beryl Hill is close enough to the Massachusetts border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

WinchesterCheshire County, New Hampshire · 12 mi awayRhodonite
HinsdaleCheshire County, New Hampshire · 18 mi awayPink Rhodonite
Bassett HillCheshire County, New Hampshire · 19 mi awayBeryl, Aquamarine
Bald HillCheshire County, New Hampshire · 19 mi awayFluorite
Spofford LakeCheshire County, New Hampshire · 22 mi awayFluorite
Park HillCheshire County, New Hampshire · 25 mi awayStaurolite

Reynolds Mine at Beryl Hill FAQ

Where is Reynolds Mine at Beryl Hill?+

Reynolds Mine at Beryl Hill is in Worcester County, Massachusetts, at 42.69122, -72.14392. Nearest road: Beryl Hill Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Reynolds Mine at Beryl Hill?+

Reynolds Mine at Beryl Hill is reported to produce Beryl, Smoky Quartz, Muscovite.

Is collecting allowed at Reynolds Mine at Beryl Hill?+

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 Reynolds Mine at Beryl Hill?+

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 Reynolds Mine at Beryl Hill?+

The most comfortable months at Reynolds Mine at Beryl Hill are April to November.

How do I get to Reynolds Mine at Beryl Hill?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.69122, -72.14392 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Beryl Hill Road.

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