East Granby Quarry — Rockhounding in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut

East Granby Quarry is a mapped rockhounding spot in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. Reported finds include datolite, aragonite, calcite, celestine, epidote, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Capitol Planning Region
State: Connecticut
Nearest road: South Main Street
Postcode: 06026
Coordinates: 41.93611, -72.73999

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 East Granby Quarry

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Across the state line from East Granby Quarry

East Granby Quarry is close enough to the Connecticut border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

East Granby Quarry FAQ

Where is East Granby Quarry?+

East Granby Quarry is in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut, at 41.93611, -72.73999. Nearest road: South Main Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at East Granby Quarry?+

East Granby Quarry is reported to produce Datolite, Aragonite, Calcite, Celestine, Epidote, Fluorite, Galena, Prehnite, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at East Granby Quarry?+

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.

How do I get to East Granby Quarry?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.93611, -72.73999 in Google Maps. The nearest road is South Main Street.

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