Where to Find Calcite in New York
New York has 5 mapped collecting spots that report calcite, spread across 5 counties. The largest share sits in Clinton County County with 1 spot. 4 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible, and 1 is a fee-dig site.
Map of 5 calcite collecting spots in New York
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.
- Clinton County1 spot
- Erie County1 spot
- Herkimer County1 spot
- Warren County1 spot
- Washington County1 spot
Every calcite spot we track in New York
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon Mountain | Clinton County | 44.7227, -73.8541 | Public | |
| Fogelsanger QuarryBroadway | Erie County |
| 42.8998, -78.7407 | Public |
| Treasure Mountain MineKing Street | Herkimer County | 43.0240, -74.9800 | Paid / fee | |
| Brant LakeState Route 8 | Warren County | 43.7032, -73.7119 | Public | |
| FairhavenProuty Road | Washington County | 43.4893, -73.2619 | Public |
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 Clinton County County, Erie County County, and Herkimer County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many calcite spots are mapped in New York?+
5 spots across 5 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. 4 of the 5 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.
