RockHoundR
Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Rockhounding in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut

10 mapped rockhounding spots in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region. Most commonly produces beryl, aquamarine, rose quartz, citrine.

Map showing 10 rockhounding spots in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut

Minerals reported in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region

Spots in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region

SpotMineralsCoordinatesAccess
Collins HillRose Hill Road41.5883, -72.5916Public
Gillette QuarryInjun Hollow Road41.4926, -72.5112Public
Hale’s Brook QuarriesIsinglass Hill Road41.6332, -72.5784Public
MiddletownMiddlesex Avenue41.5784, -72.6404Public
Pelton’s QuarryCox Road41.6011, -72.5767Public
Plum Bank BeachPlum Bank Road41.2648, -72.3900Public
Riverside QuarryRiver Road41.5578, -72.6033Public
Slocum ProspectStockburger Road41.5322, -72.4711Public
Walden Gem QuarryWest Cotton Hill Road41.6189, -72.5961Public
White Rocks QuarryBow Lane41.5539, -72.6003Public

Neighboring counties in Connecticut

Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region. A natural extension if Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region is already on your trip plan.

Across the state line from Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region

Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders — these are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Connecticut.

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut?+
RockHoundR tracks 10 rockhounding spots in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region?+
Spots in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region most often produce Beryl, Aquamarine, Rose Quartz, Citrine, Clear Quartz. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.

Plan a Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region rockhounding trip

Open RockHoundR to see these spots on the map alongside land overlays, weather, geology, and your saved finds.

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play