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Rockhounding near Albany, NY

243 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Albany — most are inside a 2 to 3 hour drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.

Covering parts of Massachusetts, New York, Vermont, Connecticut, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and 2 more.

Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Albany, New York

Closest rockhounding spots to Albany

The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.

Most-reported finds near Albany

Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.

Every spot within 150 miles of Albany

Sorted by distance from Albany. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
PittsfieldEast New Lenox RoadBerkshire County
  • Green Quartz
42.4183, -73.2232Public
DaltonPark AvenueBerkshire County
  • Asbestos
  • Talc
42.4862, -73.1726Public
Monument MountainUnmaintained trailBerkshire County42.2588, -73.3493Public
Schoharie CountyPleasant Valley RoadSchoharie County
  • Silicified Coral
42.5817, -74.4247Public
BenningtonVermont Route 9Bennington County42.8785, -73.1161Public
SprakersErie Canalway TrailMontgomery County42.8942, -74.4838Public
ZoarZoar RoadFranklin County
  • Talc
42.6442, -72.9272Public
Diamond Acres MineStone Arabia RoadMontgomery County42.9621, -74.4752Paid / fee
Diamond Acres MineStone Arabia RoadMontgomery County
    		42.9636, -74.4743Paid / fee
    Betts MineProspect StreetHampshire County42.4938, -72.9457Paid / fee
    PlainfieldHampshire County42.5343, -72.9248Public
    Ancram area lead minesEast Ancram RoadColumbia County42.0167, -73.5667Public
    Davis MineDavis Mine RoadFranklin County42.6834, -72.8650Public
    ChesterHampden StreetHampden County42.2790, -72.9884Public
    NE Dutchess CountyRudd Pond RoadDutchess County41.9904, -73.5092Public
    West ChesterfieldMain RoadHampshire County42.4032, -72.8807Public
    Barrus Mine pegmatite outcropBarrus RoadHampshire County42.4727, -72.8384Public
    Lily PondLily Pond LaneHampshire County42.4473, -72.8319Public
    GoshenBerkshire Trail WestHampshire County42.4499, -72.8243Public
    ChesterfieldCowper RoadHampshire County42.3555, -72.8234Public
    Crystal Grove Diamond MineCounty Highway 114Fulton County
    • Herkimer Diamond
    		43.0503, -74.6362Paid / fee
    NorwichPond Brook RoadHampshire County42.2872, -72.8384Public
    Norwich BridgeWorthington RoadHampshire County42.2487, -72.8681Public
    BlandfordBeech Hill RoadHampden County42.1662, -72.9463Public
    Adams BrookAdams Hill RoadWindham County42.9508, -72.7582Public

    Albany rockhounding FAQ

    Where can I go rockhounding near Albany?+
    There are 243 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Albany, New York. The closest is Pittsfield in Berkshire County, roughly 32 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
    What rocks and minerals can you find near Albany?+
    Spots within driving distance of Albany most commonly produce quartz, beryl, calcite, pyrite, amethyst, garnet.
    Is rockhounding legal near Albany?+
    Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Each spot page on this site lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
    How far do most rockhounders drive from Albany?+
    Most weekend trips from Albany fall inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, which is roughly the 150-mile radius shown on this page. Closer spots are good for half-day outings; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.

    More state coverage

    The spots above span 8 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.

    Other cities near Albany

    Planning around Albany? These nearby cities have their own mapped rockhounding spots within driving range, with some overlap in the spots you can reach.

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