Derry Hill — Rockhounding in Cheshire County, New Hampshire

Derry Hill is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. Reported finds include beryl, rose quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Cheshire County
State: New Hampshire
Nearest road: Cochran Road
Coordinates: 43.04483, -72.37171

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 Derry Hill

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Derry Hill.

Across the state line from Derry Hill

Derry Hill is close enough to the New Hampshire border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Derry Hill FAQ

Where is Derry Hill?+

Derry Hill is in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, at 43.04483, -72.37171. Nearest road: Cochran Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Derry Hill?+

Derry Hill is reported to produce Beryl, Rose Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Derry Hill?+

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 Derry Hill?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.04483, -72.37171 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Cochran Road.

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