Rockhounding near Bancroft, ON
26 mapped rockhounding spots within 320 km of Bancroft, most within a few hours' drive. Below: every spot, closest first, with what it produces and its access.
Covering parts of Ontario, Québec.
Every spot within 320 km of Bancroft
Princess Sodalite MineHastings County, Ontario · 4 km awayFee dig · Sodalite, Hackmanite, Nepheline +3- Egan Chutes Provincial ParkHastings County, Ontario · 10 km awayCheck locally · Nepheline, Sodalite, Biotite +2
CN Rock PileHastings County, Ontario · 11 km awayPublic access · Sodalite, Rose Quartz, Apatite +2- Silver Crater MineHastings County, Ontario · 12 km awayCheck locally · Betafite, Titanite, Apatite +2
- Schickler Fluorite OccurrenceHaliburton County, Ontario · 25 km awayPermission required · Fluorite, Apatite, Scapolite +3
- Wilberforce areaHaliburton County, Ontario · 29 km awayFee dig · Amphibole, Titanite, Apatite +2
- Desmont MineHaliburton County, Ontario · 30 km awayPermission required · Molybdenite, Diopside, Stillwellite +1
- Craigmont MineRenfrew County, Ontario · 33 km awayCheck locally · Corundum, Garnet, Molybdenite +3
- Dark Star Crystal MineHaliburton County, Ontario · 34 km awayFee dig · Titanite, Apatite
- Titanite Hill (Tory Hill)Haliburton County, Ontario · 35 km awayPublic access · Titanite, Apatite, Feldspar
- Bear Lake DiggingsHaliburton County, Ontario · 40 km awayCheck locally · Apatite, Titanite, Mica
- Rose Quartz PitRenfrew County, Ontario · 45 km awayFee dig · Rose Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Beryl +3
- Beryl PitRenfrew County, Ontario · 48 km awayFee dig · Beryl, Pyrite, Columbite +5
- Kuehl LakeRenfrew County, Ontario · 58 km awayCheck locally · Zircon, Apatite, Titanite
- Smart Mine (Miller Property)Renfrew County, Ontario · 70 km awayPermission required · Apatite, Titanite, Zircon +4
- Eganville Geoheritage TrailRenfrew County, Ontario · 80 km awayCheck locally · Fossil, Brachiopod, Cephalopod +3
- Silver Queen MineLanark County, Ontario · 130 km awayCheck locally · Mica, Apatite, Feldspar
- Bowmanville Quarry (St Marys Cement)Regional Municipality of Durham, Ontario · 146 km awayPermission required · Fossil, Trilobite, Crinoid +3
- Hincks BridgeLa Vallée-de-la-Gatineau, Québec · 177 km awayPermission required · Almandine, Kyanite, Sillimanite +4
- Craigleith Provincial ParkGrey County, Ontario · 205 km awayCheck locally · Fossil, Trilobite, Brachiopod +3
- Ridgemount QuarryRegional Municipality of Niagara, Ontario · 254 km awayPermission required · Fossil, Eurypterid
- Autoroute 50 RoadcutArgenteuil, Québec · 260 km awayCheck locally · Garnet Group, Diopside, Titanite +2
- White Road RoadcutArgenteuil, Québec · 271 km awayPermission required · Diopside, Fluorite, Titanite +3
- Cabonga ReservoirLa Vallée-de-l'Or, Québec · 272 km awayPublic access · Amazonite, Labradorite, Almandine +5
- Rock Point Provincial ParkHaldimand County, Ontario · 281 km awayCheck locally · Fossil, Coral
- Cobalt Heritage Silver TrailTimiskaming District, Ontario · 295 km awayCheck locally · Silver, Cobalt Bloom
Most-reported finds near Bancroft
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
Bancroft rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Bancroft?+
There are 26 mapped rockhounding spots within about 320 km of Bancroft, Ontario. The closest is Princess Sodalite Mine in Hastings County, roughly 4 km away. Every one is listed on this page, closest first.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Bancroft?+
Spots within driving distance of Bancroft most commonly produce apatite, titanite, fossil, zircon, calcite, feldspar.
Is rockhounding legal near Bancroft?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals for personal use is generally allowed on public Crown land and many beaches. Provincial and national parks, ecological reserves, and private property are off-limits without permission, and collecting rules in Canada are set provincially. Each spot page lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Bancroft?+
The spots on this page sit within about 320 km of Bancroft, which is roughly a few hours of driving. Closer spots are good for a day trip; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.
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