Francestown — Rockhounding in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Hillsborough County
State: New Hampshire
Nearest road: New Boston Road
Postcode: 03043
Coordinates: 42.98907, -71.80629

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 Francestown

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 Francestown.

Across the state line from Francestown

Francestown 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.

Francestown FAQ

Where is Francestown?+

Francestown is in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, at 42.98907, -71.80629. Nearest road: New Boston Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Francestown?+

Francestown is reported to produce Jasper.

Is collecting allowed at Francestown?+

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 Francestown?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.98907, -71.80629 in Google Maps. The nearest road is New Boston Road.

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