Cascade Lakes — Rockhounding in Essex County, New York

Cascade Lakes is a mapped rockhounding spot in Essex County, New York. Reported finds include labradorite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Essex County
State: New York
Nearest road: State Highway 73
Coordinates: 44.22461, -73.87327

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 Cascade Lakes

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Labradorite

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Cascade Lakes FAQ

Where is Cascade Lakes?+

Cascade Lakes is in Essex County, New York, at 44.22461, -73.87327. Nearest road: State Highway 73.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Cascade Lakes?+

Cascade Lakes is reported to produce Labradorite.

Is collecting allowed at Cascade Lakes?+

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 Cascade Lakes?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.22461, -73.87327 in Google Maps. The nearest road is State Highway 73.

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