Rockhounding in New York
70 mapped spots across 28 counties. New York produces a wide range of rockhounding-grade material — see the full list of spots, minerals, and access notes below.
Map showing 70 rockhounding spots in New York
Top minerals found in New York
Counts reflect how many spots in this list mention each mineral.
Rockhounding by county in New York
County pages are linked once we have at least 3 mapped spots for a focused guide with coordinates, mineral notes, and nearby spots.
- Essex County10 spotsTop: Labradorite, Graphite, Scapolite
- Herkimer County8 spotsTop: Herkimer Diamonds, Quartz, Calcite
- Saint Lawrence County6 spotsTop: Barite, Fluorite, Anthophyllite
- Clinton County5 spotsTop: Magnetite, Quartz, Aegirine
- Orange County5 spotsTop: Bloodstone, Arsenopyrite, Blue Corundum
- Jefferson County3 spotsTop: Barite, Fluorite, Hematite
- Montgomery County3 spotsTop: Herkimer Diamonds, Quartz
- Onondaga County3 spotsTop: Fluorite, Peridotite
- Warren County3 spotsTop: Garnet, Almandine, Apatite
Every rockhounding spot in New York
Sorted by county. Tap coordinates to open in Google Maps, or open RockHoundR for the full map view with land overlays and weather.
New York rockhounding FAQ
Is rockhounding legal in New York?+
Casual hand collecting is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in New York, with daily and annual limits set by the managing field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal lands are off-limits. Always confirm rules with the local agency before a trip.
What rocks and minerals can you find in New York?+
New York spots in this list most commonly produce Fluorite, Herkimer Diamonds, Pyrite, Quartz, Labradorite. The full list across all spots is broader.
How many rockhounding sites are in New York?+
RockHoundR currently lists 70 rockhounding spots in New York across 28 counties. Many more exist; the app keeps your private finds saved alongside the public ones.
Can I take rocks home from New York public land?+
On most BLM and Forest Service land, recreational hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed in reasonable amounts. Vertebrate fossils, archaeological items, and posted mining-claim minerals are not. Check the field office for current limits.
Map every New York spot in the app
Open the RockHoundR app to see New York on a real map with public land overlays, weather, geology, and your saved finds.
