Blandford — Rockhounding in Hampden County, Massachusetts

Blandford is a mapped rockhounding spot in Hampden County, Massachusetts. Reported finds include beryl, feldspar. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Hampden County
State: Massachusetts
Nearest road: Beech Hill Road
Postcode: 01008
Coordinates: 42.16621, -72.94626

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 Blandford

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Blandford.

Across the state line from Blandford

Blandford 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.

Blandford FAQ

Where is Blandford?+

Blandford is in Hampden County, Massachusetts, at 42.16621, -72.94626. Nearest road: Beech Hill Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Blandford?+

Blandford is reported to produce Beryl, Feldspar.

Is collecting allowed at Blandford?+

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 Blandford?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.16621, -72.94626 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Beech Hill Road.

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