Old mine dump — Rockhounding in Franklin County, New York

Old mine dump is a mapped rockhounding spot in Franklin County, New York. Reported finds include sunstone. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Franklin County
State: New York
Nearest road: Adirondack Branch
Postcode: 12995
Coordinates: 44.73932, -74.17252

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 Old mine dump

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Sunstone

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Old mine dump FAQ

Where is Old mine dump?+

Old mine dump is in Franklin County, New York, at 44.73932, -74.17252. Nearest road: Adirondack Branch.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Old mine dump?+

Old mine dump is reported to produce Sunstone.

Is collecting allowed at Old mine dump?+

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 Old mine dump?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.73932, -74.17252 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Adirondack Branch.

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