Where to Find Barite in New York

New York has 6 mapped collecting spots that report barite, spread across 3 counties. The largest share sits in Saint Lawrence County with 4 spots. 5 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.

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Every barite spot we track in New York

Best spotEdwardsSaint Lawrence County, New YorkPublic access · Barite, Galena, Gypsum +2
Best spotFowlerSaint Lawrence County, New YorkPublic access · Geode, Hematite, Barite
Rossie Lead MinesSaint Lawrence County, New YorkPermission required · Galena, Calcite, Graphite +4
Ancram area lead minesColumbia County, New YorkPublic access · Barite, Galena, Sphalerite +2
DeKalbSaint Lawrence County, New YorkPublic access · Barite, Fluorite
Pillar PointJefferson County, New YorkPublic access · Barite

Standout barite spots in New York

Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.

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.

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, Columbia County, and Jefferson County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.

How many barite spots are mapped in New York?+

6 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 6 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.

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RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.