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Deer Hill (White Mountain National Forest): Amethyst & Beryl Rockhounding in Oxford County, Maine

Public accessBest spot5 mineralsOxford County, MaineUpdated June 2026
Minerals reported
5
Elevation
710 ft
Best months
April to November

Deer Hill is a US Forest Service designated mineral collecting area in the White Mountain National Forest, known for amethyst recovered by screening the sandy soil. Feldspar, beryl, garnet, columbite, and pyrite are also documented at the site. Hobby collecting is allowed under a no-fee day permit. Reported finds include amethyst, beryl, feldspar, garnet, muscovite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

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Generally open to casual rockhounding

State
Maine
Nearest road
Evergreen Valley Road
Postcode
04231
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Coordinates are approximate. Confirm the exact ground in the RockHoundR app, where land overlays show which agency manages the area.

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.

Access note: Located in the White Mountain National Forest off Deer Hill Road (Forest Road 9) in Stow. A free one-day mineral collecting permit, available at the trailhead or a ranger district office, is required, and only hand tools are allowed.

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.

Best time to visit Deer Hill (White Mountain National Forest)

Comfortable months (45 to 90°F highs)

Best months: April to November. Typical highs run 79°F in midsummer and 28°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 8°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, BETHEL 6 SSE station (13 mi away).

Geology at Deer Hill (White Mountain National Forest)

This spot sits on undifferentiated sedimentary rocks in areas of extreme migmatization, mapped as migmatite that formed roughly 445 to 360 million years ago. Metamorphic terrain like this typically carries quartz veins and sweats, and weathered crystals tend to end up in the soils and streams below.

Mapped unit
undifferentiated sedimentary rocks in areas of extreme migmatization
Age
445–360 Ma (Silurian to Devonian)
Rock types
migmatite
Elevation
710 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

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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.

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Deer Hill (White Mountain National Forest) FAQ

Where is Deer Hill (White Mountain National Forest)?+
Deer Hill (White Mountain National Forest) is in Oxford County, Maine, at 44.23132, -70.98006. Nearest road: Evergreen Valley Road.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Deer Hill (White Mountain National Forest)?+
Deer Hill (White Mountain National Forest) is reported to produce Amethyst, Beryl, Feldspar, Garnet, Muscovite.
Is collecting allowed at Deer Hill (White Mountain National Forest)?+
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.
What tools should I bring to Deer Hill (White Mountain National Forest)?+
A rock hammer, a small pry bar, gloves, and safety glasses cover most crystal ground. A screen helps in loose pocket soil, and newspaper protects points on the way out.
When is the best time to visit Deer Hill (White Mountain National Forest)?+
The most comfortable months at Deer Hill (White Mountain National Forest) are April to November.
How do I get to Deer Hill (White Mountain National Forest)?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 44.23132, -70.98006 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Evergreen Valley Road.

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