Rockhounding in Cheshire County, New Hampshire
12 mapped rockhounding spots in Cheshire County. Most commonly produces beryl, aquamarine, black tourmaline, fluorite.
Map showing 12 rockhounding spots in Cheshire County, New Hampshire
Minerals reported in Cheshire County
Spots in Cheshire County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bald HillDavis Road | 42.9589, -72.2221 | Public | |
| Bassett HillScholtz Road | 42.9580, -72.1910 | Public | |
| Beauregard MineGilsum Mine Road | 43.0708, -72.2706 | Permission | |
| Chickering MineEaton Road | 43.0830, -72.3781 | Paid / fee | |
| Clark Mine | 43.0823, -72.2760 | Paid / fee | |
| Derry HillCochran Road | 43.0448, -72.3717 | Public | |
| HinsdaleAshuelot Rail Trail | 42.7862, -72.4658 | Public | |
| Island Mine | 43.0778, -72.2787 | Paid / fee | |
| Park HillPartridge Brook Road | 42.9712, -72.4597 | Public | |
| Spofford LakeRoute 63 | 42.9136, -72.4541 | Public | |
| Tripp MineGilsum Mine Road | 43.0819, -72.2794 | Paid / fee | |
| Winchester | 42.7873, -72.3307 | Public |
Neighboring counties in New Hampshire
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Cheshire County. A natural extension if Cheshire County is already on your trip plan.
Across the state line from Cheshire 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 New Hampshire.
- Windham County~22 miVermont · 1 spotTop: Green Agate, Orange Agate, Quartz
- Franklin County~31 miMassachusetts · 10 spotsTop: Agate, Chalcopyrite, Garnet
- Windsor County~31 miVermont · 5 spotsTop: Calcite, Pyrite, Actinolite
- Worcester County~40 miMassachusetts · 4 spotsTop: Beryl, Chalcopyrite, Muscovite
Cheshire County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Cheshire County, New Hampshire?+
RockHoundR tracks 12 rockhounding spots in Cheshire County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Cheshire County?+
Spots in Cheshire County most often produce Beryl, Aquamarine, Black Tourmaline, Fluorite, Childrenite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Cheshire 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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