Where to Find Quartz in New York
New York has 8 mapped collecting spots that report quartz, spread across 5 counties. The largest share sits in Clinton County County with 2 spots. 5 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible, and 3 are fee-dig sites.
Map of 8 quartz collecting spots in New York
Best counties for quartz in New York
Ranked by the number of mapped quartz spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Clinton County2 spots
- Herkimer County2 spots
- Montgomery County2 spots
- Columbia County1 spot
- Washington County1 spot
Every quartz spot we track in New York
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| 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 |
Before you go
Read the quartz identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Quartz in the encyclopedia.
Quartz in New York FAQ
Where can you find quartz in New York?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Clinton County County, Herkimer County County, and Montgomery County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many quartz spots are mapped in New York?+
8 spots across 5 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 quartz 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. 5 of the 8 mapped spots here sit on land marked public, and 3 are fee-dig operations 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 quartz 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.
