Other rockhounding sites in Maine

Mixed or specialty collecting — zeolites, fluorescent minerals, thundereggs, and unique regional finds.

24 other destinations in Maine.

Rockhounding sites in Maine — other: 24 spots in our directory. Sort live from your phone with near me, or browse all U.S. other rockhounding sites and the Maine state page.

Other collecting in Maine

Mixed or specialty collecting — zeolites, fluorescent minerals, thundereggs, and unique regional finds.

We currently document 24 other collecting sites in Maine. Each listing includes original descriptions, visitor notes, and last-updated dates when available.

What to know before you collect

Other destinations in Maine vary widely in access, season, and legality. Some are official recreation areas; others are informal gravel bars. Read the access and safety sections on each listing — never assume collecting is allowed without checking current signage.

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Acadia National Park - Thunder Hole — mixed rockhounding site near ME, ME

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Acadia National Park - Thunder Hole

Acadia National park - Thunder hole is a documented rockhounding destination in ME. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.

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Acton Lead Mines — andalusite rockhounding site near Maine, ME

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Acton Lead Mines

Acton Lead Mines is a documented mineral occurrence near ME. Reported specimens include Andalusite, Arsenopyrite, Bornite, Chalcopyrite, Galena, Goethite, Gold, Pyrite, Pyrrhotite, Quartz, Silver, Sphalerite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Amethyst From Mt. Apatite — mixed rockhounding site near ME, ME

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Amethyst From Mt. Apatite

Amethyst from Mt. Apatite is a documented rockhounding destination in ME. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.

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Bemis Stream Prospect — albite rockhounding site near Maine, ME

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Bemis Stream Prospect

Bemis Stream Prospect is a documented mineral occurrence near ME. Reported specimens include Albite, Beryl, Green Elbaite Tourmaline, Blue Fluorapatite, Purple Fluorapatite, Feldspar, Mica, Quartz, Spessartine Garnet, Sphalerite, Spodumene. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Bumpus Quarry — albite rockhounding site near Maine, ME

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Bumpus Quarry

Bumpus Quarry is a documented mineral occurrence near ME. Reported specimens include Albite, Almandine Garnet, Autunite, Golden Beryl, Aquamarine, Mica, Columbite, Fluorapatite, Feldspar, Quartz, Rose Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Schorl, Zircon. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Catherine Mountain — molybdenite rockhounding site near Maine, ME

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Catherine Mountain

Catherine Mountain is a documented mineral occurrence near ME. Reported specimens include Molybdenite, Granite, Quartz crystals, Biotite, Fluorapatite, Hornblende, Magnetite, Microcline, Pyrite, Scheelite, Stilbite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Deer Hill (usfs) Amethyst) — mixed rockhounding site near ME, ME

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Deer Hill (usfs) Amethyst)

Deer Hill (USFS) Amethyst) is a documented rockhounding destination in ME. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.

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Deer Hill Area Prospect — feldspar rockhounding site near Oxford, ME

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Deer Hill Area Prospect

Deer Hill Area Prospect is a mineral prospect in Oxford, Maine, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Feldspar, Garnet, Gemstones, Mica.

Fee variesOxford

Havey — albite rockhounding site near Maine, ME

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Havey

Havey is a documented mineral occurrence near ME. Reported specimens include Albite, Almandine Garnet, Beryl, Biotite, Columbite, Mica, Aquamarine, Chalcopyrite, Schorl, Quartz, Zircon, Elbaite, Thorogummite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Hedgehog Hill Quarry — albite rockhounding site near Maine, ME

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Hedgehog Hill Quarry

Hedgehog Hill Quarry is a documented mineral occurrence near ME. Reported specimens include Albite, Almandine Garnet, Beryl, Mica, Chrysoberyl, Fluorapatite, Feldspar, Quartz, Smokey Quartz, Schorl. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Lord Hill Mineral — feldspar rockhounding site near Maine, ME

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Lord Hill Mineral

Lord Hill Mineral is a documented mineral occurrence near ME. Reported specimens include Feldspar, Quartz, Topaz, Phenakite, Garnet. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Lubec Lead Mine — anglesite rockhounding site near Maine, ME

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Lubec Lead Mine

Lubec Lead Mine is a documented mineral occurrence near ME. Reported specimens include Anglesite, Bornite, Calcite, Cerussite, Chalcopyrite, Dolomite, Epidote, Galena, Goethite, Hematite, Limonite, Malachite, Pyrite, Quartz, Smithsonite, Wulfenite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Mount Apatite Quarries — albite rockhounding site near Maine, ME

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Mount Apatite Quarries

Mount Apatite Quarries is a documented mineral occurrence near ME. Reported specimens include Albite, Almandine Garnet, Arsenopyrite, Autunite, Green Beryl, Pink Beryl, Aquamarine, Biotite, Green Elbaite Tourmaline, Fluorapatite, Lepidolite, Pyrite, Quartz, Rhodochrosite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Peabody Mtn. Quarry — feldspar rockhounding site near Oxford, ME

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Peabody Mtn. Quarry

Peabody Mtn. Quarry is a historic mining site in Oxford, Maine, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Feldspar, Gemstones, Mica.

Fee variesOxford

Perry — analcime rockhounding site near Maine, ME

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Perry

Perry is a documented mineral occurrence near ME. Reported specimens include Analcime, Calcite, Datolite, Malachite, Prehnite, Agate, Amethyst, Bloodstone, Chalcedony, Quartz, Stilbite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Pertica Quadrifaria — mixed rockhounding site near ME, ME

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Pertica Quadrifaria

Pertica quadrifaria is a documented rockhounding destination in ME. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.

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Pitts Garnet Mine — actinolite rockhounding site near Maine, ME

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Pitts Garnet Mine

Pitts Garnet Mine is a documented mineral occurrence near ME. Reported specimens include Actinolite, Calcite, Diopside, Garnet, Molybdenite, Quartz, Titanite, Clinozoisite, Clinochlore, Beryl, Feldspar, Muscovite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Porcupine Hill Quarry — albite rockhounding site near Maine, ME

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Porcupine Hill Quarry

Porcupine Hill Quarry is a documented mineral occurrence near ME. Reported specimens include Albite, Almandine Garnet, Beryl, Biotite, Columbite, Green Elbaite Tourmaline, Fluorapatite, Quartz crystals, Schorl. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Quincy Granite Quarries — granite rockhounding site near Sullivan, ME

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Quincy Granite Quarries

Coastal Maine granite quarries near Sullivan and the Mount Desert Island region expose pegmatite dikes with tourmaline and garnet.

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Quoddy Head Ligthouse — mixed rockhounding site near ME, ME

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Quoddy Head Ligthouse

Quoddy head ligthouse is a documented rockhounding destination in ME. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.

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Scribner Ledge Quarry & Crocker Hill Mines — graphite rockhounding site near Maine, ME

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Scribner Ledge Quarry & Crocker Hill Mines

Scribner Ledge Quarry & Crocker Hill Mines is a documented mineral occurrence near ME. Reported specimens include Graphite, Molybdenite, Pyrite, Quartz, Sericite, Albite, Almandine Garnet, Arsenopyrite, Beryl, Columbite, Feldspar, Schorl. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Sodalite From Litchfield — mixed rockhounding site near ME, ME

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Sodalite From Litchfield

Sodalite from Litchfield is a documented rockhounding destination in ME. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.

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Waisamen Pit — feldspar rockhounding site near Oxford, ME

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Waisamen Pit

Waisamen Pit is a historic mining site in Oxford, Maine, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Feldspar.

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Warren Nickel Prospect — pyrrhotite rockhounding site near Maine, ME

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Warren Nickel Prospect

Warren Nickel Prospect is a documented mineral occurrence near ME. Reported specimens include Pyrrhotite, Chalcopyrite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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