Where to Find Fluorite in New York
New York has 10 mapped collecting spots that report fluorite, spread across 8 counties. The largest share sits in Onondaga County County with 2 spots. 9 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible, and 1 is a fee-dig site.
Map of 10 fluorite collecting spots in New York
Best counties for fluorite in New York
Ranked by the number of mapped fluorite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Onondaga County2 spots
- Saint Lawrence County2 spots
- Clinton County1 spot
- Herkimer County1 spot
- Jefferson County1 spot
- Lewis County1 spot
- Niagara County1 spot
- Orange County1 spot
Every fluorite spot we track in New York
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| 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 |
Before you go
Read the fluorite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Fluorite in the encyclopedia.
Fluorite in New York FAQ
Where can you find fluorite in New York?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Onondaga County County, Saint Lawrence County County, and Clinton County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many fluorite spots are mapped in New York?+
10 spots across 8 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 fluorite 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. 9 of the 10 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 fluorite 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.
