Walden Gem Quarry — Rockhounding in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
Walden Gem Quarry is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. Reported finds include albite, aquamarine, beryl, pollucite, garnet, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Walden Gem Quarry in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- State
- Connecticut
- Nearest road
- West Cotton Hill Road
- Postcode
- 06480
- Coordinates
- 41.61889, -72.59611
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 Walden Gem Quarry
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Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Walden Gem Quarry.
- Hale’s Brook QuarriesLower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut · 1 mi awayBeryl, Pegmatite
- Pelton’s QuarryLower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut · 2 mi awayCitrine, Rose Quartz, Smoky Quartz
- Old Simpson QuarryCapitol Planning Region, Connecticut · 2 mi awayAquamarine, Smoky Quartz
- Collins HillLower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut · 2 mi awayApatite, Aquamarine, Beryl
- MiddletownLower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut · 4 mi awayGalena, Chalcopyrite, Sphalerite
- Riverside QuarryLower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut · 4 mi awayAquamarine, Beryl
- White Rocks QuarryLower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut · 4 mi awayBeryl, Tourmaline
- GlastonburyCapitol Planning Region, Connecticut · 5 mi awayColumbite, Feldspar
Across the state line from Walden Gem Quarry
Walden Gem 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.
- Lane QuarryHampden County, Massachusetts · 35 mi awayAmethyst, Datolite, Prehnite
- BlandfordHampden County, Massachusetts · 42 mi awayBeryl, Feldspar
- MontgomeryHampden County, Massachusetts · 42 mi awayGalena
- Moosup RiverProvidence County, Rhode Island · 44 mi awayEpidote, Hornblende, Orthoclase
- Norwich BridgeHampshire County, Massachusetts · 46 mi awayBeryl
- LoudvilleHampshire County, Massachusetts · 47 mi awayChalcopyrite, Wulfenite, Cerussite
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