North Providence — Rockhounding in Providence County, Rhode Island

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Providence County
State: Rhode Island
Nearest road: Valley Stream Drive
Postcode: 02864
Coordinates: 41.93263, -71.42154

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 North Providence

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of North Providence.

Across the state line from North Providence

North Providence 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.

North Providence FAQ

Where is North Providence?+

North Providence is in Providence County, Rhode Island, at 41.93263, -71.42154. Nearest road: Valley Stream Drive.

What rocks and minerals can you find at North Providence?+

North Providence is reported to produce Bowenite, Quartz, Serpentine.

Is collecting allowed at North Providence?+

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 North Providence?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.93263, -71.42154 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Valley Stream Drive.

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