Where to Find Barite in New York
5 mapped barite rockhounding spots in New York, across 3 counties. Barite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 5 barite rockhounding spots in New York
Barite by county in New York
Counties ranked by number of barite spots in our database.
Every barite spot in New York
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancram area lead minesEast Ancram Road | Columbia County | 42.0167, -73.5667 | Public | |
| Pillar PointMoffatt Road | Jefferson County | 44.0241, -76.1141 | Public | |
| DeKalbState Highway 812 | Saint Lawrence County | 44.5107, -75.3389 | Public | |
| EdwardsCounty Road 24 | Saint Lawrence County | 44.3372, -75.2284 | Public | |
| FowlerEmeryville Road | Saint Lawrence County | 44.2882, -75.3815 | Public |
Barite in New York FAQ
Where can I find barite in New York?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 barite spots in New York, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Saint Lawrence County.
Is collecting barite legal in New York?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like barite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in New York, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best barite location in New York?+
Saint Lawrence County has the most barite spots in our database for New York. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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