Gay Head — Rockhounding in Dukes County, Massachusetts

Gay Head is a mapped rockhounding spot in Dukes County, Massachusetts. Reported finds include alum, amber. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Dukes County
State: Massachusetts
Nearest road: Field Loop
Postcode: 02525
Coordinates: 41.34528, -70.83685

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 Gay Head

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Gay Head.

Across the state line from Gay Head

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

Gay Head FAQ

Where is Gay Head?+

Gay Head is in Dukes County, Massachusetts, at 41.34528, -70.83685. Nearest road: Field Loop.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Gay Head?+

Gay Head is reported to produce Alum, Amber.

Is collecting allowed at Gay Head?+

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 Gay Head?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.34528, -70.83685 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Field Loop.

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