Where to Find Barite in New York
New York has 5 mapped collecting spots that report barite, spread across 3 counties. The largest share sits in Saint Lawrence County County with 3 spots. 5 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 5 barite collecting spots in New York
Best counties for barite in New York
Ranked by the number of mapped barite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Saint Lawrence County3 spots
- Columbia County1 spot
- Jefferson County1 spot
Every barite spot we track in New York
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| 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 |
Before you go
Read the barite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Barite in the encyclopedia.
Barite in New York FAQ
Where can you find barite in New York?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Saint Lawrence County County, Columbia County County, and Jefferson County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many barite spots are mapped in New York?+
5 spots across 3 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect barite in New York?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 5 of the 5 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt barite in New York with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
