Peeksill — Rockhounding in Westchester County, New York
Peeksill is a mapped rockhounding spot in Westchester County, New York. Reported finds include sunstone. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Peeksill in Westchester County, New York
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Westchester County
- State
- New York
- Nearest road
- Jerome Drive
- Postcode
- 10567
- Coordinates
- 41.30469, -73.87525
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 Peeksill.
- Area Near West PointOrange County · 6 mi awayChrysotile Asbestos
- Cornwall (Wallkill River)Orange County · 11 mi awayBloodstone, Jasper
- Tilly Foster Iron MinePutnam County · 14 mi awayMagnetite, Brucite, Chondronite
- Pine PondPutnam County · 14 mi awayArsenopyrite, Asbestos, Leucopyrite
- CraigsvilleOrange County · 19 mi awayBloodstone
- Mines (Orange County)Orange County · 28 mi awayArsenopyrite, Leucopyrite, Scorodite
- AmityOrange County · 30 mi awayBlue Corundum, White Corundum, Fluorite
- SummitvilleSullivan County · 37 mi awaySphalerite
Peeksill FAQ
Where is Peeksill?+
Peeksill is in Westchester County, New York, at 41.30469, -73.87525. Nearest road: Jerome Drive.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Peeksill?+
Peeksill is reported to produce Sunstone.
Is collecting allowed at Peeksill?+
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 Peeksill?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 41.30469, -73.87525 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Jerome Drive.
