Rockhounding near Augusta (Maine), ME

75 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Augusta (Maine), most inside a 2 to 3 hour drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.

Covering parts of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts.

Closest rockhounding spots to Augusta (Maine)

The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.

HaveySagadahoc County, Maine25 mi · 31 min driveAlbite, Almandine Garnet, Beryl
Edgecomb Quarry (Schmid Preserve)Lincoln County, Maine25 mi · 32 min driveAlmandine Garnet, Beryl, Aquamarine
Sandy River at New SharonFranklin County, Maine26 mi · 32 min driveGold, Garnet, Magnetite
Porcupine Hill QuarrySagadahoc County, Maine26 mi · 33 min driveAlbite, Almandine Garnet, Beryl
Warren Nickel ProspectKnox County, Maine28 mi · 34 min drivePyrrhotite, Chalcopyrite
Mount ApatiteAndroscoggin County, Maine30 mi · 37 min driveGreen Tourmaline, Pink Tourmaline, Aquamarine

Most-reported finds near Augusta (Maine)

Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.

Hunting something specific near Augusta (Maine)?

These materials have enough dedicated spots around Augusta (Maine) to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.

Every spot within 150 miles of Augusta (Maine)

Sorted by distance from Augusta (Maine). Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.

Spot	County	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
HaveyTrenton Place	Sagadahoc County	Albite Almandine Garnet Beryl Biotite Columbite Mica Aquamarine Chalcopyrite +5 more	43.9757, -69.9448	Public
Edgecomb Quarry (Schmid Preserve)River Link	Lincoln County	Almandine Garnet Beryl Aquamarine Smoky Quartz Feldspar Muscovite	43.9632, -69.6178	Public
Sandy River at New Sharon	Franklin County	Gold Garnet Magnetite	44.6206, -70.0653	Public
Porcupine Hill QuarryTurkey Run	Sagadahoc County	Albite Almandine Garnet Beryl Biotite Columbite Green Elbaite Tourmaline Fluorapatite Quartz +1 more	43.9595, -69.9838	Public
Warren Nickel ProspectEastern Road	Knox County	Pyrrhotite Chalcopyrite	44.1769, -69.2558	Public
Mount ApatiteStevens Mill Road	Androscoggin County	Green Tourmaline Pink Tourmaline Aquamarine Purple Apatite Lepidolite Almandine Garnet	44.0871, -70.2904	Public
Pitts Garnet MineWoodman Hill Road	Androscoggin County	Actinolite Calcite Diopside Garnet Molybdenite Quartz Titanite Clinozoisite +4 more	44.1056, -70.3332	Public
Ragged Jack MountainAndrews Drive	Oxford County	Almandine Garnet Chrysoberyl Fluorapatite Feldspar Mica Quartz Schorl	44.4223, -70.4092	Public
Singepole Mountain QuarrySingepole Trail	Oxford County	Almandine Garnet Beryl Biotite Fluorapatite Microcline Muscovite Quartz Schorl	44.2267, -70.4536	Public
Scribner Ledge Quarry & Crocker Hill MinesCrocker Hill Trail	Oxford County	Graphite Molybdenite Pyrite Quartz Sericite Albite Almandine Garnet Arsenopyrite +4 more	44.2762, -70.4673	Public
Hedgehog Hill QuarryHammond Hill Road	Oxford County	Albite Almandine Garnet Beryl Mica Chrysoberyl Fluorapatite Feldspar Quartz +2 more	44.4688, -70.4561	Public
Poland Mining CampsGroves Lane	Androscoggin County	Quartz Feldspar Beryl Mica Tourmaline	44.0732, -70.4105	Paid / fee
Dig Maine GemsBethel Road	Oxford County		44.3198, -70.5447	Paid / fee
Havey Tourmaline QuarryTrue Hill Road	Franklin County		44.8333, -70.2203	Paid / fee
Harvard Quarry (Noyes Mountain)	Oxford County	Green Tourmaline Schorl Beryl Rose Quartz Smoky Quartz Purple Apatite	44.2917, -70.6387	Public
Bumpus QuarryCrooked River Causeway	Oxford County	Albite Almandine Garnet Autunite Golden Beryl Aquamarine Mica Columbite Fluorapatite +6 more	44.3106, -70.7817	Public
Swift River at Coos CanyonTekwood Road	Oxford County	Gold Garnet Magnetite Staurolite	44.7208, -70.6322	Public
Bemis Stream ProspectBemis Road	Franklin County	Albite Beryl Green Elbaite Tourmaline Blue Fluorapatite Purple Fluorapatite Feldspar Mica Quartz +3 more	44.8241, -70.7168	Public
Lord Hill (White Mountain National Forest)Lord Hill	Oxford County	Topaz Phenakite Smoky Quartz Feldspar Garnet	44.2241, -70.9536	Public
Lord Hill MineralLord Hill	Oxford County	Feldspar Quartz Topaz Garnet	44.2241, -70.9536	Public
Baldpate MountainAppalachian Trail	Oxford County	Aquamarine	44.6092, -70.8921	Public
Deer Hill MineralEvergreen Valley Road	Oxford County	Amethyst Quartz Feldspar Beryl Garnet Columbite Pyrite Muscovite	44.2313, -70.9799	Public
Deer Hill (White Mountain National Forest)Evergreen Valley Road	Oxford County	Amethyst Beryl Feldspar Garnet Muscovite	44.2313, -70.9801	Public
Hurricane MountainHurricane Mountain Road	Carroll County	Amethyst Smoky Quartz	44.0712, -71.0741	Public
RedstoneOuter Limits	Carroll County	Amethyst Apatite Quartz Smoky Quartz Topaz	44.0195, -71.0968	Public

Augusta (Maine) rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Augusta (Maine)?+

There are 75 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Augusta (Maine), Maine. The closest is Havey in Sagadahoc County, roughly 25 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.

What rocks and minerals can you find near Augusta (Maine)?+

Spots within driving distance of Augusta (Maine) most commonly produce beryl, quartz, feldspar, garnet, smoky quartz, amethyst.

Is rockhounding legal near Augusta (Maine)?+

Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Each spot page on this site lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How far do most rockhounders drive from Augusta (Maine)?+

Most weekend trips from Augusta (Maine) fall inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, which is roughly the 150-mile radius shown on this page. Closer spots are good for half-day outings; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.

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The spots above span 4 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.

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