Mill Pond — Rockhounding in Essex County, New York

Mill Pond is a mapped rockhounding spot in Essex County, New York. Reported finds include rose quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Essex County
State: New York
Nearest road: Lincoln Pond Road
Postcode: 12998
Coordinates: 44.11255, -73.55333

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 Mill Pond

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Rose Quartz

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Mill Pond FAQ

Where is Mill Pond?+

Mill Pond is in Essex County, New York, at 44.11255, -73.55333. Nearest road: Lincoln Pond Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Mill Pond?+

Mill Pond is reported to produce Rose Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Mill Pond?+

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 Mill Pond?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.11255, -73.55333 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Lincoln Pond Road.

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