Betts Mine — Rockhounding in Hampshire County, Massachusetts

Betts Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. Reported finds include rhodonite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Paid / fee dig
County: Hampshire County
State: Massachusetts
Nearest road: Prospect Street
Postcode: 01070
Coordinates: 42.49376, -72.94572

Land & collecting status

Pay-to-dig site

This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out.

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 Betts Mine

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Betts Mine

Betts Mine 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.

Betts Mine FAQ

Where is Betts Mine?+

Betts Mine is in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, at 42.49376, -72.94572. Nearest road: Prospect Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Betts Mine?+

Betts Mine is reported to produce Rhodonite.

Is collecting allowed at Betts Mine?+

Pay-to-dig site. This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Betts Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.49376, -72.94572 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Prospect Street.

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