Oswegatchie River Area — Rockhounding in Saint Lawrence County, New York

Oswegatchie River Area is a mapped rockhounding spot in Saint Lawrence County, New York. Reported finds include serpentine. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Saint Lawrence County
State: New York
Nearest road: NY 58
Postcode: 13642
Coordinates: 44.33300, -75.49188

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 Oswegatchie River Area

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Serpentine

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Oswegatchie River Area FAQ

Where is Oswegatchie River Area?+

Oswegatchie River Area is in Saint Lawrence County, New York, at 44.33300, -75.49188. Nearest road: NY 58.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Oswegatchie River Area?+

Oswegatchie River Area is reported to produce Serpentine.

Is collecting allowed at Oswegatchie River Area?+

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 Oswegatchie River Area?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.33300, -75.49188 in Google Maps. The nearest road is NY 58.

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