Lisbon — Rockhounding in Grafton County, New Hampshire

Lisbon is a mapped rockhounding spot in Grafton County, New Hampshire. Reported finds include staurolite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Grafton County
State: New Hampshire
Nearest road: Valley View Drive
Postcode: 03585
Coordinates: 44.22048, -71.90503

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 Lisbon

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

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Lisbon.

Across the state line from Lisbon

Lisbon 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.

Lisbon FAQ

Where is Lisbon?+

Lisbon is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, at 44.22048, -71.90503. Nearest road: Valley View Drive.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Lisbon?+

Lisbon is reported to produce Staurolite.

Is collecting allowed at Lisbon?+

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 Lisbon?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.22048, -71.90503 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Valley View Drive.

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