Old Mine Park Trumbull — tungsten rockhounding site near Trumbull, CT
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Old Mine Park Trumbull

Rockhounding site in Trumbull, Connecticut · Other

Old Mine Park Trumbull is a tungsten rockhounding site near Trumbull, CT. Fee varies. Best season: Park hours year-round.

Typical season: Park hours year-round

Key facts

Structured details for trip planning — verify access and fees with the land manager before you visit.

Specimen type
Tungsten
Primary specimens
Scheelite, Wolframite, Quartz, Mica
Fee status
Fee varies
Nearest town
Trumbull
State
Connecticut
Coordinates
41.28000, -73.22000
Best season
Park hours year-round
Access difficulty
Easy park trails
Parking
See facilities notes
Camping
Not available at park
Activities
Mining history trails, geology observation
Facilities
Park parking and trails
Last updated
July 5, 2026

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The experience

  • Best time to visitPark hours year-round
  • AccessEasy park trails
  • FacilitiesPark parking and trails
  • Camping nearbyNot available at park

Things you need to take to Old Mine Park Trumbull

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Best overallKnee Pads for Digging

NoCry Professional Construction Knee Pads

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Map & location

Open in MapsGet directions41.28000, -73.22000

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