Where to Find Sphalerite in New York
New York has 5 mapped collecting spots that report sphalerite, spread across 4 counties. The largest share sits in Saint Lawrence County with 2 spots. 4 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 5 sphalerite collecting spots in New York
Standout sphalerite spots in New York
Hand-picked from the full list below, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for sphalerite in New York
Ranked by the number of mapped sphalerite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Saint Lawrence County2 spots
- Columbia County1 spot
- Sullivan County1 spot
- Ulster County1 spot
Every sphalerite spot we track in New York
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancram area lead minesEast Ancram Road | Columbia County | 42.0167, -73.5667 | Public | |
| EdwardsCounty Road 24 | Saint Lawrence County | 44.3372, -75.2284 | Public | |
| Rossie Lead MinesCounty Road 8 | Saint Lawrence County | 44.3839, -75.6523 | Permission | |
| SummitvilleFirehouse Road | Sullivan County | 41.6279, -74.4480 | Public | |
| Ulster CountyVly-Atwood Road | Ulster County | 41.8987, -74.2081 | Public |
Before you go
Read the sphalerite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Sphalerite in the encyclopedia.
Sphalerite in New York FAQ
Where can you find sphalerite in New York?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Saint Lawrence County, Columbia County, and Sullivan County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many sphalerite 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 sphalerite 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. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
Where else to find sphalerite
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Hunt sphalerite 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.
