Where to Find Quartz in New York
8 mapped quartz rockhounding spots in New York, across 5 counties. Quartz is the most abundant rockhounding mineral in the country.
Map of 8 quartz rockhounding spots in New York
Quartz by county in New York
Counties ranked by number of quartz spots in our database.
Every quartz spot in New York
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Hill Mine | Clinton County | 44.4894, -73.6272 | Public | |
| Lyon Mountain | Clinton County | 44.7227, -73.8541 | Public | |
| Ancram area lead minesEast Ancram Road | Columbia County | 42.0167, -73.5667 | Public | |
| Diamond Mountain MiningNY 5S | Herkimer County | 43.0150, -74.8740 | Paid / fee | |
| Treasure Mountain MineKing Street | Herkimer County | 43.0240, -74.9800 | Paid / fee | |
| Diamond Acres MineStone Arabia Road | Montgomery County | 42.9621, -74.4752 | Paid / fee | |
| SprakersErie Canalway Trail | Montgomery County | 42.8942, -74.4838 | Public | |
| FairhavenProuty Road | Washington County | 43.4893, -73.2619 | Public |
Quartz in New York FAQ
Where can I find quartz in New York?+
RockHoundR tracks 8 quartz spots in New York, spread across 5 counties. The strongest concentration is in Clinton County.
Is collecting quartz legal in New York?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like quartz 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 quartz location in New York?+
Clinton County has the most quartz spots in our database for New York. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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