Raymond: Feldspar & Beryl Rockhounding in Rockingham County, New Hampshire

Updated June 2026

Raymond is a mapped rockhounding spot in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Reported finds include feldspar, beryl, garnet, rose quartz, spodumene. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Rockingham County
State: New Hampshire
Postcode: 03077
Coordinates: 43.00369, -71.20822

Geology at Raymond

This spot sits on Merrimack Group, Berwick Formation, Unnamed member, mapped as schist and granofels that formed roughly 485 to 420 million years ago. Metamorphic terrain like this typically carries quartz veins and sweats, and weathered crystals tend to end up in the soils and streams below.

Mapped unit: Merrimack Group, Berwick Formation, Unnamed member
Age: 485–420 Ma (Ordovician to Silurian)
Rock types: schist and granofels
Elevation: 250 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 Raymond

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 82°F in midsummer and 34°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 15°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, W HAMPSTEAD station (6 mi away).

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 Raymond

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Raymond.

Across the state line from Raymond

Raymond 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.

Raymond FAQ

Where is Raymond?+

Raymond is in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, at 43.00369, -71.20822.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Raymond?+

Raymond is reported to produce Feldspar, Beryl, Garnet, Rose Quartz, Spodumene.

Is collecting allowed at Raymond?+

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 Raymond?+

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 Raymond?+

The most comfortable months at Raymond are March to November.

How do I get to Raymond?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.00369, -71.20822 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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