Rockhounding in Cheshire County, New Hampshire
12 mapped rockhounding spots in Cheshire County. Most commonly produces beryl, aquamarine, black tourmaline, fluorite.
Every rockhounding spot in Cheshire County
Chickering MineCheshire County, New HampshireFee dig · Purpurite, Heterosite, Childrenite +1- Clark MineCheshire County, New HampshireFee dig · Beryl, Aquamarine, Black Tourmaline
- Island MineCheshire County, New HampshireFee dig · Beryl, Aquamarine, Black Tourmaline
- Tripp MineCheshire County, New HampshireFee dig · Beryl, Aquamarine, Black Tourmaline
Bassett HillCheshire County, New HampshirePublic access · Beryl, Aquamarine- Beauregard MineCheshire County, New HampshirePermission required · Green Beryl, Black Tourmaline
- Derry HillCheshire County, New HampshirePublic access · Beryl, Rose Quartz
- Bald HillCheshire County, New HampshirePublic access · Fluorite
- HinsdaleCheshire County, New HampshirePublic access · Pink Rhodonite
- Park HillCheshire County, New HampshirePublic access · Staurolite
- Spofford LakeCheshire County, New HampshirePublic access · Fluorite
- WinchesterCheshire County, New HampshirePublic access · Rhodonite
Minerals reported in Cheshire County
- Beryl5
- Aquamarine4
- Black Tourmaline4
- Fluorite2
- Childrenite1
- Green Beryl1
- Heterosite1
- Pink Rhodonite1
Neighboring counties in New Hampshire
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Cheshire County. A natural extension if Cheshire County is already on your trip plan.
Across the state line from Cheshire 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 New Hampshire.
- Windham County~22 miVermont · 1 spotTop: Green Agate, Orange Agate, Quartz
- Franklin County~31 miMassachusetts · 10 spotsTop: Agate, Chalcopyrite, Garnet
- Windsor County~31 miVermont · 5 spotsTop: Calcite, Pyrite, Actinolite
- Worcester County~40 miMassachusetts · 4 spotsTop: Beryl, Chalcopyrite, Muscovite
Cheshire County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Cheshire County, New Hampshire?+
RockHoundR tracks 12 rockhounding spots in Cheshire County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Cheshire County?+
Spots in Cheshire County most often produce Beryl, Aquamarine, Black Tourmaline, Fluorite, Childrenite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Cheshire 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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