Palmer Hill Mine — Rockhounding in Clinton County, New York

Palmer Hill Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Clinton County, New York. Reported finds include fluorite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Clinton County
State: New York
Nearest road: Tower Road
Postcode: 12912
Coordinates: 44.46579, -73.67440

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.

Found at Palmer Hill Mine

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Fluorite

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Palmer Hill Mine FAQ

Where is Palmer Hill Mine?+

Palmer Hill Mine is in Clinton County, New York, at 44.46579, -73.67440. Nearest road: Tower Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Palmer Hill Mine?+

Palmer Hill Mine is reported to produce Fluorite.

Is collecting allowed at Palmer Hill Mine?+

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. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Palmer Hill Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.46579, -73.67440 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Tower Road.

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