Johnston — Rockhounding in Providence County, Rhode Island

Johnston is a mapped rockhounding spot in Providence County, Rhode Island. Reported finds include quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Providence County
State: Rhode Island
Nearest road: Apple Blossom Drive
Postcode: 02919
Coordinates: 41.84331, -71.52444

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 Johnston

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 Johnston.

Across the state line from Johnston

Johnston 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.

Johnston FAQ

Where is Johnston?+

Johnston is in Providence County, Rhode Island, at 41.84331, -71.52444. Nearest road: Apple Blossom Drive.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Johnston?+

Johnston is reported to produce Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Johnston?+

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 Johnston?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.84331, -71.52444 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Apple Blossom Drive.

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