Moosup River — Rockhounding in Providence County, Rhode Island

Moosup River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Providence County, Rhode Island. Reported finds include epidote, hornblende, orthoclase, pyrite, apatite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Providence County
State: Rhode Island
Nearest road: Gold Mine Road
Postcode: 02825
Coordinates: 41.76564, -71.76837

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 Moosup River

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Moosup River

Moosup River 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.

Moosup River FAQ

Where is Moosup River?+

Moosup River is in Providence County, Rhode Island, at 41.76564, -71.76837. Nearest road: Gold Mine Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Moosup River?+

Moosup River is reported to produce Epidote, Hornblende, Orthoclase, Pyrite, Apatite, Biotite, Garnet, Chlorite, Labradorite, Serpentine.

Is collecting allowed at Moosup River?+

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 Moosup River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.76564, -71.76837 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Gold Mine Road.

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