Victor Head — Rockhounding in Coös County, New Hampshire

Victor Head is a mapped rockhounding spot in Coös County, New Hampshire. Reported finds include albite, amethyst, beryl, chlorite, feldspar, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Coös County
State: New Hampshire
Nearest road: Old Summer Club Trail
Postcode: 03542
Coordinates: 44.64350, -71.41019

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 Victor Head

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Victor Head.

Across the state line from Victor Head

Victor Head 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.

Victor Head FAQ

Where is Victor Head?+

Victor Head is in Coös County, New Hampshire, at 44.64350, -71.41019. Nearest road: Old Summer Club Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Victor Head?+

Victor Head is reported to produce Albite, Amethyst, Beryl, Chlorite, Feldspar, Fluorite, Limonite, Muscovite, Pyrite, Smoky Quartz, Sericite, Topaz.

Is collecting allowed at Victor Head?+

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 Victor Head?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.64350, -71.41019 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Old Summer Club Trail.

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