Bald Hill: Fluorite Rockhounding in Cheshire County, New Hampshire

Updated June 2026

Bald Hill is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. Reported finds include fluorite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Cheshire County
State: New Hampshire
Nearest road: Davis Road
Postcode: 03445
Coordinates: 42.95887, -72.22210

Geology at Bald Hill

This spot sits on Lower part of Rangeley Formation, mapped as metasedimentary that formed roughly 445 to 435 million years ago. Metamorphic terrain like this commonly hosts vein and replacement mineralization, and old workings typically mark the productive zones.

Mapped unit: Lower part of Rangeley Formation
Age: 445–435 Ma (Llandovery)
Rock types: metasedimentary
Elevation: 1,300 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 Bald Hill

Best months: April to October. Typical highs run 79°F in midsummer and 28°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 8°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, KEENE station (5 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 Bald Hill

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

Fluorite Encyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Bald Hill.

Across the state line from Bald Hill

Bald Hill 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.

Bald Hill FAQ

Where is Bald Hill?+

Bald Hill is in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, at 42.95887, -72.22210. Nearest road: Davis Road.

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

Bald Hill is reported to produce Fluorite.

Is collecting allowed at Bald 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 Bald Hill?+

A rock hammer, gloves, and safety glasses cover old mining-district ground. Stay out of shafts and adits; the best specimens typically come from dump piles.

When is the best time to visit Bald Hill?+

The most comfortable months at Bald Hill are April to October.

How do I get to Bald Hill?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.95887, -72.22210 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Davis Road.

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