Rockhounding in Franklin County, Maine

3 mapped rockhounding spots in Franklin County. Most commonly produces albite, beryl, blue fluorapatite, feldspar.

Franklin County rockhounding photos

Representative spot and material photos from this county, shown where verified public image records are available.

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Panning for gold in a river, the way collectors work the Sandy River gravels — Sandy River at New SharonFranklin County, Maine

Minerals reported in Franklin County

Albite1
Beryl1
Blue Fluorapatite1
Feldspar1
Garnet1
Gold1
Green Elbaite Tourmaline1
Magnetite1

Standout in Franklin County

Hand-picked spot in Franklin County, chosen for unusual mineralogy or documented public access. Each card opens the full coordinates and access notes.

Top pick
Sandy River at New Sharon
Public
Franklin County
The Maine Geological Survey lists the Sandy River from Avon to New Sharon as open to recreational gold prospecting, one of the few reaches where even motorized methods are allowed. The gold is fine placer flour gold carried in the river's black sand, with garnet and magnetite among the heavy concentrates. The state maintains a free public boat access on the river off Route 2.
Gold, Garnet, Magnetite

Spots in Franklin County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Bemis Stream ProspectBemis Road	Albite Beryl Green Elbaite Tourmaline Blue Fluorapatite Purple Fluorapatite Feldspar Mica Quartz +3 more	44.8241, -70.7168	Public
Havey Tourmaline QuarryTrue Hill Road		44.8333, -70.2203	Paid / fee
Sandy River at New Sharon	Gold Garnet Magnetite	44.6206, -70.0653	Public

Neighboring counties in Maine

Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Franklin County. A natural extension if Franklin County is already on your trip plan.

Across the state line from Franklin County

Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders — these are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Maine.

Franklin County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Franklin County, Maine?+

RockHoundR tracks 3 rockhounding spots in Franklin County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Franklin County?+

Spots in Franklin County most often produce Albite, Beryl, Blue Fluorapatite, Feldspar, Garnet. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Franklin County rockhounding spots on public land?+

Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.

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