Spofford Lake — Rockhounding in Cheshire County, New Hampshire

Spofford Lake is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. Reported finds include fluorite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Cheshire County
State: New Hampshire
Nearest road: Route 63
Postcode: 03462
Coordinates: 42.91364, -72.45413

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 Spofford Lake

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Fluorite Encyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Spofford Lake.

Across the state line from Spofford Lake

Spofford Lake 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.

Spofford Lake FAQ

Where is Spofford Lake?+

Spofford Lake is in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, at 42.91364, -72.45413. Nearest road: Route 63.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Spofford Lake?+

Spofford Lake is reported to produce Fluorite.

Is collecting allowed at Spofford Lake?+

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 Spofford Lake?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.91364, -72.45413 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Route 63.

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