Beech Hill: Golden Beryl & Quartz Rockhounding in Grafton County, New Hampshire

Updated June 2026

Beech Hill is a mapped rockhounding spot in Grafton County, New Hampshire. Reported finds include golden beryl, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Grafton County
State: New Hampshire
Postcode: 03279
Coordinates: 43.91054, -71.91648

Geology at Beech Hill

This spot sits on Bethlehem Granodiorite, mapped as granodiorite that formed roughly 420 to 395 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: Bethlehem Granodiorite
Age: 420–395 Ma (Early Devonian)
Rock types: granodiorite
Elevation: 1,320 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 Beech Hill

Best months: April to October. Typical highs run 80°F in midsummer and 27°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 5°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, WENTWORTH station (3 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 Beech Hill

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Beech Hill.

Across the state line from Beech Hill

Beech 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.

Beech Hill FAQ

Where is Beech Hill?+

Beech Hill is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, at 43.91054, -71.91648.

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

Beech Hill is reported to produce Golden Beryl, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Beech 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 Beech Hill?+

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 Beech Hill?+

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

How do I get to Beech Hill?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.91054, -71.91648 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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