Plainfield — Rockhounding in Hampshire County, Massachusetts

Plainfield is a mapped rockhounding spot in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. Reported finds include ankerite, garnet, quartz, rhodochrosite, rhodonite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Hampshire County
State: Massachusetts
Postcode: 01070
Coordinates: 42.53435, -72.92483

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 Plainfield

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Plainfield.

Across the state line from Plainfield

Plainfield 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.

Plainfield FAQ

Where is Plainfield?+

Plainfield is in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, at 42.53435, -72.92483.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Plainfield?+

Plainfield is reported to produce Ankerite, Garnet, Quartz, Rhodochrosite, Rhodonite.

Is collecting allowed at Plainfield?+

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 Plainfield?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.53435, -72.92483 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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