Lily Pond — Rockhounding in Hampshire County, Massachusetts

Lily Pond is a mapped rockhounding spot in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. Reported finds include emerald, goshenite, smoky quartz, tourmaline. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Hampshire County
State: Massachusetts
Nearest road: Lily Pond Lane
Postcode: 01032
Coordinates: 42.44732, -72.83188

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 Lily Pond

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Lily Pond.

Across the state line from Lily Pond

Lily Pond 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.

Lily Pond FAQ

Where is Lily Pond?+

Lily Pond is in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, at 42.44732, -72.83188. Nearest road: Lily Pond Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Lily Pond?+

Lily Pond is reported to produce Emerald, Goshenite, Smoky Quartz, Tourmaline.

Is collecting allowed at Lily Pond?+

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 Lily Pond?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.44732, -72.83188 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Lily Pond Lane.

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