Hurricane Mountain: Amethyst & Smoky Quartz Rockhounding in Carroll County, New Hampshire

Updated June 2026

Hurricane Mountain is a mapped rockhounding spot in Carroll County, New Hampshire. Reported finds include amethyst, smoky quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Carroll County
State: New Hampshire
Nearest road: Hurricane Mountain Road
Postcode: 03847
Coordinates: 44.07121, -71.07414

Geology at Hurricane Mountain

This spot sits on Medium-grained mesoperthitic granite containing riebeckite and (or) hastingsite, mapped as granite that formed roughly 145 to 66 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: Medium-grained mesoperthitic granite containing riebeckite and (or) hastingsite
Age: 145–66 Ma (Cretaceous)
Rock types: granite
Elevation: 2,010 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 Hurricane Mountain

Best months: April to October. Typical highs run 76°F in midsummer and 25°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 5°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, N CONWAY station (3 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

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 Hurricane Mountain

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

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Hurricane Mountain.

Across the state line from Hurricane Mountain

Hurricane Mountain is close enough to the New Hampshire border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Hurricane Mountain FAQ

Where is Hurricane Mountain?+

Hurricane Mountain is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, at 44.07121, -71.07414. Nearest road: Hurricane Mountain Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Hurricane Mountain?+

Hurricane Mountain is reported to produce Amethyst, Smoky Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Hurricane Mountain?+

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 Hurricane Mountain?+

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 Hurricane Mountain?+

The most comfortable months at Hurricane Mountain are April to October.

How do I get to Hurricane Mountain?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.07121, -71.07414 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Hurricane Mountain Road.

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