Mt. Hope Bay — Rockhounding in Bristol County, Rhode Island

Mt. Hope Bay is a mapped rockhounding spot in Bristol County, Rhode Island. Reported finds include red agate, amethyst, carnelian, jasper, hematite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Bristol County
State: Rhode Island
Postcode: 02809
Coordinates: 41.66737, -71.23764

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 Mt. Hope Bay

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Mt. Hope Bay.

Across the state line from Mt. Hope Bay

Mt. Hope Bay is close enough to the Rhode Island border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Mt. Hope Bay FAQ

Where is Mt. Hope Bay?+

Mt. Hope Bay is in Bristol County, Rhode Island, at 41.66737, -71.23764.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Mt. Hope Bay?+

Mt. Hope Bay is reported to produce Red Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Jasper, Hematite, Green Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Mt. Hope Bay?+

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 Mt. Hope Bay?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.66737, -71.23764 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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