Deerfield River — Rockhounding in Franklin County, Massachusetts

Deerfield River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Franklin County, Massachusetts. Reported finds include jasper, agate, chalcedony. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Franklin County
State: Massachusetts
Nearest road: Hoosac Road
Postcode: 01342
Coordinates: 42.52623, -72.64521

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 Deerfield River

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Deerfield River

Deerfield River 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.

Deerfield River FAQ

Where is Deerfield River?+

Deerfield River is in Franklin County, Massachusetts, at 42.52623, -72.64521. Nearest road: Hoosac Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Deerfield River?+

Deerfield River is reported to produce Jasper, Agate, Chalcedony.

Is collecting allowed at Deerfield River?+

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 Deerfield River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.52623, -72.64521 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Hoosac Road.

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