AgateNH
Grafton County
Grafton County is a documented mineral occurrence near NH. Reported specimens include Jasper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsRockhounding sites near White Mountains
24 rockhounding collecting sites within about 80 miles of White Mountains, New Hampshire.
This page lists 24 natural rockhounding sites near White Mountains, New Hampshire, sorted by distance within about 80 miles.
Where can you collect near White Mountains?
Near White Mountains, New Hampshire, our directory maps 24 natural rockhounding sites within about 80 miles of the city center — including 11 quartz & crystalss, 4 agate & jaspers, 2 gold & mineralss, and 7 others. The closest mapped spot is Grafton County (15 mi straight-line). Distances are not drive time; open each listing for directions, fee notes, access rules, and safety context before you travel.
At a glance — rockhounding sites near White Mountains
| Central place | White Mountains, New Hampshire |
|---|---|
| Search radius | About 80 miles |
| Mapped spots | 24 |
| Closest listing | Grafton County (15 mi) |
| Specimen types | Quartz & Crystals (11), Agate & Jasper (4), Gold & Minerals (2), Other (7) |
| Typical fees | 24 varies |
All rockhounding sites near White Mountains
24 rockhounding collecting sites in New Hampshire, sorted by distance from the city center. For live GPS sorting, use rockhounding sites near me.
AgateNH
Mount Jasper
Mount Jasper is a documented mineral occurrence near NH. Reported specimens include Jasper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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QuartzNH
Moat Mountain Smoky Quartz
Moat Mountain mineral collecting area in the White Mountains yields smoky quartz and amazonite in pegmatite boulders.
View detailsAmethystNH
Deer Hill Mineral
Deer Hill Mineral is a documented mineral occurrence near NH. Reported specimens include Amethyst, Quartz, Feldspar, Beryl, Garnet, Columbite, Pyrite, Muscovite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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FeldsparNH
Lord Hill Mineral
Lord Hill Mineral is a documented mineral occurrence near NH. Reported specimens include Feldspar, Quartz, Topaz, Garnet. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsAmethystNH
Hurricane Mountain
Hurricane Mountain is a documented mineral occurrence near NH. Reported specimens include Amethyst, Smoky Quartz. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsFeldsparNH
Conway
Conway is a documented mineral occurrence near NH. Reported specimens include Feldspar, Smoky Quartz, Topaz. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsAmethystNH
Redstone
Redstone is a documented mineral occurrence near NH. Reported specimens include Amethyst, Apatite, Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Topaz. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsAlbiteNH
Victor Head
Victor Head is a documented mineral occurrence near NH. Reported specimens include Albite, Amethyst, Beryl, Chlorite, Feldspar, Fluorite, Limonite, Muscovite, Pyrite, Smoky Quartz, Sericite, Topaz. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsStauroliteNH
Pearl Lake
Pearl Lake is a documented mineral occurrence near NH. Reported specimens include Staurolite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsStauroliteNH
Lisbon
Lisbon is a documented mineral occurrence near NH. Reported specimens include Staurolite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsAmethystNH
Stratford
Stratford is a documented mineral occurrence near NH. Reported specimens include Amethyst. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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GoldNH
Beech Hill
Beech Hill is a documented mineral occurrence near NH. Reported specimens include Golden Beryl, Quartz crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsMineralNH
Ore Hill
Ore Hill is a historic mining site in Grafton, New Hampshire, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Galena, Sphalerite.
View detailsPegmatiteNH
Palermo Mine
Palermo Mine pegmatites near North Groton produced triphylite and montebrasite crystals among New Hampshire's finest mineral specimens.
View detailsBlue BerylNH
Province Lake
Province Lake is a documented mineral occurrence near NH. Reported specimens include Blue Beryl, Feldspar. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsAquamarineNH
North Groton
North Groton is a documented mineral occurrence near NH. Reported specimens include Aquamarine, Beryl, Lazulite, Quartz. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsStauroliteNH
Orford
Orford is a documented mineral occurrence near NH. Reported specimens include Staurolite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsAmethystNH
Deer Hill Amethyst
Northern New Hampshire pegmatites near Deer Hill have produced amethyst quartz crystals in forest exposures near the Canadian border.
View detailsAgateNH
Hanover
Hanover is a documented mineral occurrence near NH. Reported specimens include Jasper, Quartz crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsAgateNH
Gilmanton
Gilmanton is a documented mineral occurrence near NH. Reported specimens include Jasper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsMicaNH
Ruggles Mine
Ruggles Mine was a popular fee-collecting mica mine in Grafton for decades; check current access status before visiting.
View detailsBerylNH
Severance Hill
Severance Hill is a documented mineral occurrence near NH. Reported specimens include Beryl. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsAquamarineNH
Pillsbury Ridge
Pillsbury Ridge is a documented mineral occurrence near NH. Reported specimens include Aquamarine, Beryl, Amethyst, Smoky Quartz. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsMap of rockhounding sites near White Mountains
Pins within about 80 miles — open a listing for fees, access, and directions.
24 sites mapped near White Mountains
Closest sites by distance
- Grafton County — 15 mi · Agate
- Mount Jasper — 16 mi · Agate
- Moat Mountain Smoky Quartz — 16 mi · Quartz
- Deer Hill Mineral — 16 mi · Amethyst
- Lord Hill Mineral — 17 mi · Feldspar
- Hurricane Mountain — 18 mi · Amethyst
- Conway — 20 mi · Feldspar
- Redstone — 20 mi · Amethyst
- Victor Head — 26 mi · Albite
- Pearl Lake — 29 mi · Staurolite
- Lisbon — 30 mi · Staurolite
- Stratford — 33 mi · Amethyst
- Beech Hill — 39 mi · Gold
- Ore Hill — 40 mi · Mineral
- Palermo Mine — 41 mi · Pegmatite
Types of rockhounding sites near White Mountains
Browse by specimen type in New Hampshire — each link opens the full state directory for that category.
Quartz & Crystals (11)
Quartz veins, crystal pockets, and pegmatite sites — from Herkimer diamonds to Arkansas clear quartz.
Agate & Jasper (4)
Where to find agates and jasper in the U.S. — Lake Superior beaches, Ellensburg blue, Wyoming Sweetwater fields, Texas Terlingua, Mojave desert beds, and colorful chalcedony shorelines.
Gold & Minerals (2)
Placer gold, pyrite, copper minerals, and general ore-mineral localities open to casual collecting.
Other (7)
Mixed or specialty collecting — zeolites, fluorescent minerals, thundereggs, and unique regional finds.
Natural collecting sites in the White Mountains area
White Mountains is a practical launch point for day trips to natural rockhounding sites in New Hampshire. Within about 80 miles you will find 24 mapped destinations in our directory, starting with Grafton County about 15 mi from the city center.
The mix spans quartz & crystals, agate & jasper, gold & minerals, other — related terms searchers use include creek gravel collecting, desert washes, road cuts, and field collecting.
How distances work near White Mountains
Every card on this page is a verified directory entry in New Hampshire with map coordinates. We measure straight-line distance from the White Mountains city center — not driving time. A creek rockhounding site 12 miles away on forest roads can take longer than a river access point 20 miles away on a highway.
Field collecting near White Mountains includes informal gravel bars, dry washes, quarry faces, and developed park collecting areas. Rules, fees, and seasonal access differ by land manager. Never assume collecting is allowed without checking the listing and posted signs the day you visit.
Safety and field conditions near you
Field conditions near White Mountains change after rain, snowmelt, and summer heat. Unstable slopes, heat exhaustion, loose rock, and flash floods are real risks at creek and quarry rockhounding sites — most sites have no supervision. Check weather and local advisories before you start digging.
We publish original planning copy, safety tips, and last-updated dates on each listing. See our editorial policy for sourcing standards, or contact us if access or conditions have changed.
Rockhounding sites near White Mountains — FAQ
Where can you collect near White Mountains?
Near White Mountains, New Hampshire, our directory lists 24 natural rockhounding sites within about 80 miles — mainly 11 quartz & crystalss, 4 agate & jaspers, 2 gold & mineralss, and 7 others. Each listing links to directions, fee notes, and safety context. Use near me on your phone for live distance sorting from your location.
How many rockhounding sites are near White Mountains, New Hampshire?
This page shows 24 mapped rockhounding collecting sites within about 80 miles of White Mountains. The full New Hampshire directory may list additional holes farther out or awaiting coordinates. Counts update as we verify new listings.
What is the closest rockhounding site to White Mountains?
The closest mapped spot to White Mountains is Grafton County (15 mi straight-line). Open that listing for driving directions, access notes, and current fee information — unofficial holes can change without notice.
Are rockhounding sites near White Mountains free?
24 have variable or unverified fees. Open each spot page for current fee details.
What types of rockhounding sites are near White Mountains?
Near White Mountains, documented specimen types include quartz & crystalss, agate & jaspers, gold & mineralss, others. A rockhounding site is a natural outcrop, wash, or creek gravel bar — not a fee dig or shop. Filter by type on the New Hampshire state page or open each card for specimen and access details.
When is the best time to visit rockhounding sites near White Mountains?
Late spring through early fall is the usual field season near White Mountains, but snowmelt, drought, and weekend crowds change conditions week to week. Check each listing before you drive — storms can make washes and creek banks unsafe.
Is it safe to collect near White Mountains?
Field collecting near White Mountains carries real risks: unstable slopes, heat, loose rock, and no rangers at most unofficial sites. Check weather and posted warnings the day you visit. Read our rockhounding safety basics guide and each listing's safety section before you dig.
Listing data last updated across spots on this page.