Bolton Lime Quarry — Rockhounding in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Bolton Lime Quarry is a mapped rockhounding spot in Worcester County, Massachusetts. Reported finds include scapolite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Paid / fee dig
County: Worcester County
State: Massachusetts
Nearest road: Bob Horton Trail
Postcode: 01740
Coordinates: 42.43926, -71.56701

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 Bolton Lime Quarry

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Bolton Lime Quarry

Bolton Lime Quarry 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.

Bolton Lime Quarry FAQ

Where is Bolton Lime Quarry?+

Bolton Lime Quarry is in Worcester County, Massachusetts, at 42.43926, -71.56701. Nearest road: Bob Horton Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Bolton Lime Quarry?+

Bolton Lime Quarry is reported to produce Scapolite.

Is collecting allowed at Bolton Lime Quarry?+

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 Bolton Lime Quarry?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.43926, -71.56701 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Bob Horton Trail.

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