Pawtuxet — Rockhounding in Providence County, Rhode Island

Pawtuxet is a mapped rockhounding spot in Providence County, Rhode Island. Reported finds include agate, carnelian, amethyst, jasper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Providence County
State: Rhode Island
Nearest road: Seaview Avenue
Postcode: 02905
Coordinates: 41.76096, -71.38656

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 Pawtuxet

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Pawtuxet.

Across the state line from Pawtuxet

Pawtuxet 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.

Pawtuxet FAQ

Where is Pawtuxet?+

Pawtuxet is in Providence County, Rhode Island, at 41.76096, -71.38656. Nearest road: Seaview Avenue.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Pawtuxet?+

Pawtuxet is reported to produce Agate, Carnelian, Amethyst, Jasper.

Is collecting allowed at Pawtuxet?+

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 Pawtuxet?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.76096, -71.38656 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Seaview Avenue.

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