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 with 2 spots. 4 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible, and 1 is a fee-dig site.
Every garnet spot we track in New York
Best spotGore MountainWarren County, New YorkPublic access · Almandine, Garnet
Diamond Mountain MiningHerkimer County, New YorkFee dig · Garnet, Epidote, Quartz
Crehore MineEssex County, New YorkPublic access · Garnet, Hornblende- Humphrey MountainHamilton County, New YorkPublic access · Almandine, Garnet
- Oven Mt.Warren County, New YorkPublic access · Garnet
Standout garnet spots in New York
Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.
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
Before you go
Read the garnet identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Garnet in the encyclopedia.
Garnet in New York FAQ
Where can you find garnet in New York?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Warren County, Essex County, and Hamilton County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its 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.
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Hunt garnet 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.
