Rockhounding in Essex County, New York

10 mapped rockhounding spots in Essex County. Most commonly produces labradorite, graphite, scapolite, albite.

Minerals reported in Essex County

Spots in Essex County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Buttermilk Falls	Serpentine	44.4661, -73.4368	Public
Cascade LakesState Highway 73	Labradorite	44.2246, -73.8733	Public
Crehore MineBlue Ledges Trail	Garnet Hornblende	43.8333, -74.1333	Public
Crown PointCreek Road	Sunstone	43.9503, -73.4373	Public
E of MinervaA P Morse Highway	Idocrase Microcline Scapolite	43.7766, -73.9465	Public
Lake HarrisDonks Lane	Albite Amphibole Apatite Diopside Graphite Muscovite Phlogopite Pyrite +5 more	43.9736, -74.1467	Public
Lead HillNY 74	Graphite	43.8699, -73.4768	Public
Mill PondLincoln Pond Road	Rose Quartz	44.1126, -73.5533	Public
Opalescent RiverOpalescent Road	Labradorite	44.0181, -74.0478	Public
Port KentTrembleau Road	Labradorite	44.5216, -73.3957	Public

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Essex County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Essex County, New York?+

RockHoundR tracks 10 rockhounding spots in Essex County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Essex County?+

Spots in Essex County most often produce Labradorite, Graphite, Scapolite, Albite, Amphibole. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Essex County rockhounding spots on public land?+

Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.

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