Rollstone Hill: Beryl Rockhounding in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Updated June 2026

Rollstone Hill is a mapped rockhounding spot in Worcester County, Massachusetts. Reported finds include beryl. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Worcester County
State: Massachusetts
Nearest road: King Street
Postcode: 01420
Coordinates: 42.58027, -71.81191

Geology at Rollstone Hill

This spot sits on Fitchburg Complex, mapped as granite that formed roughly 410 to 370 million years ago. Granitic rock like this is where pegmatite pockets tend to occur, the coarse-crystal settings that typically carry beryl, tourmaline, mica, and feldspar.

Mapped unit: Fitchburg Complex
Age: 410–370 Ma (Early Devonian to Late Devonian)
Rock types: granite
Elevation: 770 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 Rollstone Hill

Best months: April to November. Typical highs run 80°F in midsummer and 33°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 14°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, FITCHBURG COOP station (3 mi away).

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 Rollstone Hill

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Rollstone Hill.

Across the state line from Rollstone Hill

Rollstone 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.

Rollstone Hill FAQ

Where is Rollstone Hill?+

Rollstone Hill is in Worcester County, Massachusetts, at 42.58027, -71.81191. Nearest road: King Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Rollstone Hill?+

Rollstone Hill is reported to produce Beryl.

Is collecting allowed at Rollstone 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 Rollstone Hill?+

A rock hammer, a pry bar, gloves, and safety glasses suit pegmatite ground. Work weathered zones and check dump piles; coarse crystals often sit in decomposed rock.

When is the best time to visit Rollstone Hill?+

The most comfortable months at Rollstone Hill are April to November.

How do I get to Rollstone Hill?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.58027, -71.81191 in Google Maps. The nearest road is King Street.

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