Area Near West Point — Rockhounding in Orange County, New York

Area Near West Point is a mapped rockhounding spot in Orange County, New York. Reported finds include chrysotile asbestos. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Orange County
State: New York
Nearest road: Rivercrest Road
Postcode: 10928
Coordinates: 41.33902, -73.97398

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 Area Near West Point

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Chrysotile Asbestos

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Area Near West Point FAQ

Where is Area Near West Point?+

Area Near West Point is in Orange County, New York, at 41.33902, -73.97398. Nearest road: Rivercrest Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Area Near West Point?+

Area Near West Point is reported to produce Chrysotile Asbestos.

Is collecting allowed at Area Near West Point?+

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 Area Near West Point?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.33902, -73.97398 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Rivercrest Road.

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