Lyon Mountain — Rockhounding in Clinton County, New York
Lyon Mountain is a mapped rockhounding spot in Clinton County, New York. Reported finds include aegirine, albite, apatite, augite, biotite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Lyon Mountain in Clinton County, New York
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Clinton County
- State
- New York
- Coordinates
- 44.72275, -73.85405
Land & collecting status
Generally open to casual rockhounding
Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.
Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Lyon Mountain.
- Old mine dumpFranklin County · 16 mi awaySunstone
- Arnold Hill MineClinton County · 20 mi awayJasper, Magnetite, Martite
- Arnold HillClinton County · 20 mi awayMagnetite
- Palmer Hill MineClinton County · 20 mi awayFluorite
- KeesevilleClinton County · 22 mi awayLabradorite
- Port KentEssex County · 26 mi awayLabradorite
- Buttermilk FallsEssex County · 27 mi awaySerpentine
- Cascade LakesEssex County · 34 mi awayLabradorite
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