Ulster County — Rockhounding in Ulster County, New York

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Ulster County
State: New York
Nearest road: Vly-Atwood Road
Postcode: 12484
Coordinates: 41.89875, -74.20808

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 Ulster County

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Ulster County FAQ

Where is Ulster County?+

Ulster County is in Ulster County, New York, at 41.89875, -74.20808. Nearest road: Vly-Atwood Road.

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

Ulster County is reported to produce Sphalerite, Siderite.

Is collecting allowed at Ulster 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 Ulster County?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.89875, -74.20808 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Vly-Atwood Road.

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