Rockhounding in Worcester County, Massachusetts
4 mapped rockhounding spots in Worcester County. Most commonly produces beryl, chalcopyrite, muscovite, scapolite.
Map showing 4 rockhounding spots in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Minerals reported in Worcester County
Spots in Worcester County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Lime QuarryBob Horton Trail | 42.4393, -71.5670 | Paid / fee | |
| Reynolds Mine at Beryl HillBeryl Hill Road | 42.6912, -72.1439 | Public | |
| Rollstone HillKing Street | 42.5803, -71.8119 | Public | |
| SterlingMain Street | 42.4366, -71.7616 | Public |
Neighboring counties in Massachusetts
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Worcester County. A natural extension if Worcester County is already on your trip plan.
- Franklin County~40 mi10 spotsTop: Agate, Chalcopyrite, Garnet
- Hampshire County~51 mi13 spotsTop: Beryl, Tourmaline, Goshenite
- Essex County~52 mi5 spotsTop: Amazonite, Jasper, Chalcedony
- Norfolk County~55 mi1 spotTop: Epidote, Jasper
- Hampden County~58 mi4 spotsTop: Amethyst, Beryl, Chromite
- Plymouth County~66 mi2 spotsTop: Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper
Across the state line from Worcester 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 Massachusetts.
- Cheshire County~40 miNew Hampshire · 12 spotsTop: Beryl, Aquamarine, Black Tourmaline
- Providence County~49 miRhode Island · 9 spotsTop: Quartz, Agate, Amethyst
- Windham County~55 miVermont · 1 spotTop: Green Agate, Orange Agate, Quartz
- Sullivan County~62 miNew Hampshire · 3 spotsTop: Beryl, Amethyst, Aquamarine
Worcester County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Worcester County, Massachusetts?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 rockhounding spots in Worcester County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Worcester County?+
Spots in Worcester County most often produce Beryl, Chalcopyrite, Muscovite, Scapolite, Siderite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Worcester 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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