Where to Find Fluorite in New York
10 mapped fluorite rockhounding spots in New York, across 8 counties. Fluorite is a soft, brilliantly colored mineral that forms cubes and octahedrons.
Map of 10 fluorite rockhounding spots in New York
Fluorite by county in New York
Counties ranked by number of fluorite spots in our database.
Every fluorite spot in New York
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer Hill MineTower Road | Clinton County | 44.4658, -73.6744 | Public | |
| Treasure Mountain MineKing Street | Herkimer County | 43.0240, -74.9800 | Paid / fee | |
| Muskellunge LakeNew Connecticut Road | Jefferson County | 44.3054, -75.6755 | Public | |
| LowvilleNumber Three Road | Lewis County | 43.8096, -75.5102 | Public | |
| LockportLockport Bypass | Niagara County | 43.1555, -78.7160 | Public | |
| FayettevilleSalt Springs Road | Onondaga County | 43.0288, -75.9649 | Public | |
| ManliusEast Seneca Turnpike | Onondaga County | 42.9966, -76.0261 | Public | |
| AmityTimlow Lane | Orange County |
| 41.2683, -74.4550 | Public |
| DeKalbState Highway 812 | Saint Lawrence County | 44.5107, -75.3389 | Public | |
| EdwardsCounty Road 24 | Saint Lawrence County | 44.3372, -75.2284 | Public |
Fluorite in New York FAQ
Where can I find fluorite in New York?+
RockHoundR tracks 10 fluorite spots in New York, spread across 8 counties. The strongest concentration is in Onondaga County.
Is collecting fluorite legal in New York?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like fluorite 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 fluorite location in New York?+
Onondaga County has the most fluorite spots in our database for New York. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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