Schoharie County — Rockhounding in Schoharie County, New York

Schoharie County is a mapped rockhounding spot in Schoharie County, New York. Reported finds include silicified coral. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Schoharie County
State: New York
Nearest road: Pleasant Valley Road
Postcode: 12071
Coordinates: 42.58170, -74.42472

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 Schoharie County

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Silicified Coral

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Schoharie County FAQ

Where is Schoharie County?+

Schoharie County is in Schoharie County, New York, at 42.58170, -74.42472. Nearest road: Pleasant Valley Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Schoharie County?+

Schoharie County is reported to produce Silicified Coral.

Is collecting allowed at Schoharie County?+

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 Schoharie County?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.58170, -74.42472 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Pleasant Valley Road.

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