Tiverton: Quartz Rockhounding in Newport County, Rhode Island

Updated June 2026

Tiverton is a mapped rockhounding spot in Newport County, Rhode Island. Reported finds include quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Newport County
State: Rhode Island
Nearest road: Fish Road
Postcode: 02878
Coordinates: 41.64677, -71.18523

Geology at Tiverton

This spot sits on Granites of southeastern Rhode Island - granite, mapped as granite that formed roughly 1000 to 540 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: Granites of southeastern Rhode Island - granite
Age: 1000–540 Ma (Neoproterozoic)
Rock types: granite
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 Tiverton

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 84°F in midsummer and 38°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 23°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, TIVERTON station (2 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 Tiverton

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Tiverton.

Across the state line from Tiverton

Tiverton is close enough to the Rhode Island border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Tiverton FAQ

Where is Tiverton?+

Tiverton is in Newport County, Rhode Island, at 41.64677, -71.18523. Nearest road: Fish Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Tiverton?+

Tiverton is reported to produce Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Tiverton?+

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 Tiverton?+

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 Tiverton?+

The most comfortable months at Tiverton are March to November.

How do I get to Tiverton?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.64677, -71.18523 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Fish Road.

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