Where to Find Garnet in New York
New York has 5 mapped collecting spots that report garnet, spread across 4 counties. The largest share sits in Warren County County with 2 spots. 4 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible, and 1 is a fee-dig site.
Map of 5 garnet collecting spots in New York
Best counties for garnet in New York
Ranked by the number of mapped garnet spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Warren County2 spots
- Essex County1 spot
- Hamilton County1 spot
- Herkimer County1 spot
Every garnet spot we track in New York
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| 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 you find garnet in New York?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Warren County County, Essex County County, and Hamilton County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many garnet spots are mapped in New York?+
5 spots across 4 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 garnet 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.
