Rockhounding in Coös County, New Hampshire

4 mapped rockhounding spots in Coös County. Most commonly produces amethyst, albite, beryl, chlorite.

Coös County rockhounding photos

Representative spot and material photos from this county, shown where verified public image records are available.

1 photo

The Great North Woods at First Connecticut Lake, Pittsburg, New Hampshire, near the Indian Stream drainage — Indian StreamCoös County, New Hampshire

Minerals reported in Coös County

Standout in Coös County

Hand-picked spot in Coös County, chosen for unusual mineralogy or documented public access. Each card opens the full coordinates and access notes.

Top pick
Indian Stream
Public
Coös County
Indian Stream drains the remote Great North Woods above Pittsburg and carries fine placer gold in its glacial gravels, a lightly worked alternative to the busier Grafton County streams.
Gold Nugget, Gold Placer

Spots in Coös County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Indian StreamIndian Stream Road	Gold Nugget Gold Placer	45.2811, -71.2916	Public
Mount JasperWillard Street	Jasper	44.4852, -71.1934	Public
StratfordSugarloaf Mountain Trail	Amethyst	44.7359, -71.4411	Permission
Victor HeadOld Summer Club Trail	Albite Amethyst Beryl Chlorite Feldspar Fluorite Limonite Muscovite +4 more	44.6435, -71.4102	Permission

Neighboring counties in New Hampshire

Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Coös County. A natural extension if Coös County is already on your trip plan.

Across the state line from Coös 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.

Coös County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Coös County, New Hampshire?+

RockHoundR tracks 4 rockhounding spots in Coös County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Coös County?+

Spots in Coös County most often produce Amethyst, Albite, Beryl, Chlorite, Feldspar. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Coös 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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