Where to Find Calcite in New York
New York has 12 mapped collecting spots that report calcite, spread across 7 counties. The largest share sits in Saint Lawrence County with 6 spots. 6 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible, and 1 is a fee-dig site.
Every calcite spot we track in New York
Best spotOxbow Road Cut (Oxbow-Rossie Road)Saint Lawrence County, New YorkPublic access · Calcite
Lyon MountainClinton County, New YorkPublic access · Aegirine, Albite, Apatite +15- Brant LakeWarren County, New YorkPublic access · Apatite, Calcite, Diopside +4
Rossie Lead MinesSaint Lawrence County, New YorkPermission required · Galena, Calcite, Graphite +4- FairhavenWashington County, New YorkPublic access · Pyrite, Bornite, Chalcopyrite +2
- Fowler BalmatSaint Lawrence County, New YorkPermission required · Galena, Calcite, Magnetite +2
- Sterling MineJefferson County, New YorkPermission required · Hematite, Magnetite, Millerite +1
- Treasure Mountain MineHerkimer County, New YorkFee dig · Quartz, Fluorite, Calcite +1
- Benson MinesSaint Lawrence County, New YorkPermission required · Magnetite, Calcite, Almandine Garnet
- Fogelsanger QuarryErie County, New YorkPublic access · Calcite, Favosites, Fossilized Coral
- Hicks FarmSaint Lawrence County, New YorkPermission required · Titanite, Spinel, Calcite
- Rose RoadSaint Lawrence County, New YorkPublic access · Diopside, Calcite, Fluorapatite
Standout calcite spots in New York
Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for calcite in New York
Ranked by the number of mapped calcite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Before you go
Read the calcite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Calcite in the encyclopedia.
Calcite in New York FAQ
Where can you find calcite in New York?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Saint Lawrence County, Clinton County, and Erie County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many calcite spots are mapped in New York?+
12 spots across 7 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 calcite 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. 6 of the 12 mapped spots here sit on land marked public, and 1 is a fee-dig operation where you pay for access and keep what you find. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt calcite 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.
