Victor Head: Albite & Amethyst Rockhounding in Coös County, New Hampshire

Updated July 2026

Victor Head is a mapped rockhounding spot in Coös County, New Hampshire. Reported finds include albite, amethyst, beryl, chlorite, feldspar, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County: Coös County
State: New Hampshire
Nearest road: Old Summer Club Trail
Postcode: 03542
Coordinates: 44.64350, -71.41019

Geology at Victor Head

This spot sits on Conway Granite, mapped as granite that formed roughly 175 to 145 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: Conway Granite
Age: 175–145 Ma (Middle Jurassic to Late Jurassic)
Rock types: granite
Elevation: 2,100 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 Victor Head

Best months: April to October. Typical highs run 75°F in midsummer and 21°F in midwinter, with winter lows near -2°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, N STRATFORD station (9 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Land & collecting status

Permission required before collecting

Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization.

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 Victor Head

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Victor Head.

Across the state line from Victor Head

Victor Head 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.

Victor Head FAQ

Where is Victor Head?+

Victor Head is in Coös County, New Hampshire, at 44.64350, -71.41019. Nearest road: Old Summer Club Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Victor Head?+

Victor Head is reported to produce Albite, Amethyst, Beryl, Chlorite, Feldspar, Fluorite, Limonite, Muscovite, Pyrite, Smoky Quartz, Sericite, Topaz.

Is collecting allowed at Victor Head?+

Permission required before collecting. Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Victor Head?+

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 Victor Head?+

The most comfortable months at Victor Head are April to October.

How do I get to Victor Head?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.64350, -71.41019 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Old Summer Club Trail.

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