Where to Find Garnet in New York
5 mapped garnet rockhounding spots in New York, across 4 counties. Garnet is a hard, glassy silicate that comes in many varieties.
Map of 5 garnet rockhounding spots in New York
Garnet by county in New York
Counties ranked by number of garnet spots in our database.
Every garnet spot in New York
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crehore MineBlue Ledges Trail | Essex County | 43.8333, -74.1333 | Public | |
| Humphrey Mountain | Hamilton County |
| 43.6351, -74.2370 | Public |
| Diamond Mountain MiningNY 5S | Herkimer County | 43.0150, -74.8740 | Paid / fee | |
| Gore MountainBarton Mines Road | Warren County |
| 43.6812, -74.0589 | Public |
| Oven Mt. | Warren County | 43.6527, -73.9777 | Public |
Garnet in New York FAQ
Where can I find garnet in New York?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 garnet spots in New York, spread across 4 counties. The strongest concentration is in Warren County.
Is collecting garnet legal in New York?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like garnet 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 garnet location in New York?+
Warren County has the most garnet spots in our database for New York. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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