Deep Site Visits

Normally collecting rocks and minerals on state land in now allowed. However, ourclub is permitted to access lands managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) for specimen collecting.

There are rockhounding trips to various DEEP sites every year.

Club members must obtain a copy of the club's permit before accessing a DEEP site.

DEEP Site Information

Each rockhounding season the club gets permits for specific dates when we may access the DEEP sites. The sites we visit are Clark Hill Quarry, CCC Camp Prospects, and Case Quarries. Detailed information about each site follows in the sections below. An up to date field schedule and info are published in the latest CHIP N' PICK bulletin.