Craigsville — Rockhounding in Orange County, New York
Craigsville is a mapped rockhounding spot in Orange County, New York. Reported finds include bloodstone. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Craigsville in Orange County, New York
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Orange County
- State
- New York
- Nearest road
- Route 94
- Postcode
- 10914
- Coordinates
- 41.38410, -74.23341
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Craigsville.
- Mines (Orange County)Orange County · 11 mi awayArsenopyrite, Leucopyrite, Scorodite
- Cornwall (Wallkill River)Orange County · 13 mi awayBloodstone, Jasper
- Area Near West PointOrange County · 14 mi awayChrysotile Asbestos
- AmityOrange County · 14 mi awayBlue Corundum, White Corundum, Fluorite
- PeeksillWestchester County · 19 mi awaySunstone
- SummitvilleSullivan County · 20 mi awaySphalerite
- Pine PondPutnam County · 28 mi awayArsenopyrite, Asbestos, Leucopyrite
- Tilly Foster Iron MinePutnam County · 31 mi awayMagnetite, Brucite, Chondronite
Craigsville FAQ
Where is Craigsville?+
Craigsville is in Orange County, New York, at 41.38410, -74.23341. Nearest road: Route 94.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Craigsville?+
Craigsville is reported to produce Bloodstone.
Is collecting allowed at Craigsville?+
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 Craigsville?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 41.38410, -74.23341 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Route 94.
