Tripp Mine: Beryl & Aquamarine Rockhounding in Cheshire County, New Hampshire

Updated August 2026

Tripp Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. Reported finds include beryl, aquamarine, black tourmaline. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Paid / fee dig
County: Cheshire County
State: New Hampshire
Nearest road: Gilsum Mine Road
Coordinates: 43.08188, -72.27941

Land & collecting status

Pay-to-dig site

This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out.

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 Tripp Mine

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Across the state line from Tripp Mine

Tripp Mine 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.

Tripp Mine FAQ

Where is Tripp Mine?+

Tripp Mine is in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, at 43.08188, -72.27941. Nearest road: Gilsum Mine Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Tripp Mine?+

Tripp Mine is reported to produce Beryl, Aquamarine, Black Tourmaline.

Is collecting allowed at Tripp Mine?+

Pay-to-dig site. This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Tripp Mine?+

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.

How do I get to Tripp Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.08188, -72.27941 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Gilsum Mine Road.

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