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Rockhounding near Syracuse, NY

80 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Syracuse, most 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 New York, Pennsylvania.

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

Closest rockhounding spots to Syracuse

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

Most-reported finds near Syracuse

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

Hunting something specific near Syracuse?

These materials have enough dedicated spots around Syracuse to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.

Every spot within 150 miles of Syracuse

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

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
SyracuseSouth State StreetOnondaga County43.0470, -76.1475Public
ManliusEast Seneca TurnpikeOnondaga County42.9966, -76.0261Public
FayettevilleSalt Springs RoadOnondaga County43.0288, -75.9649Public
Cazenovia & ChittenangoBrinkerhoff Hill RoadMadison County43.0375, -75.8713Check locally
Ilion GorgeJerusalem Hill RoadHerkimer County42.9649, -75.1170Public
General Area (Herkimer County 3)Herkimer County43.1112, -74.9947Public
Treasure Mountain MineKing StreetHerkimer County43.0240, -74.9800Paid / fee
Herkimer Diamond MinesHerkimer County
    		43.1292, -74.9763Paid / fee
    Ace of Diamonds MineNew York State ThruwayHerkimer County43.0110, -74.9720Paid / fee
    General Area (Herkimer County 1)State Highway 28Herkimer County43.1532, -74.9781Public
    Ace of Diamonds & Herkimer Diamond MineHerkimer County43.1315, -74.9741Permission
    General Area (Herkimer County 2)State Highway 29Herkimer County43.1377, -74.9484Public
    LowvilleNumber Three RoadLewis County43.8096, -75.5102Public
    Diamond Mountain MiningNY 5SHerkimer County43.0150, -74.8740Paid / fee
    ToddsvilleCounty Highway 26Otsego County42.6899, -74.9605Public
    Hidden Gem MineNorth Ann StreetHerkimer County43.0434, -74.8596Paid / fee
    Russell Family MineLovers Leap RoadHerkimer County43.0288, -74.8323Paid / fee
    Pillar PointMoffatt RoadJefferson County44.0241, -76.1141Public
    Crystal DazeState Highway 29Fulton County43.0715, -74.6912Paid / fee
    Soul Phamily FarmWest Main StreetMontgomery County42.9988, -74.6790Paid / fee
    Canadice LakeCanadice Lake RoadOntario County42.7261, -77.5604Public
    Genesse River AreaNorthview TerraceMonroe County43.1872, -77.6248Public
    Crystal Grove Diamond MineCounty Highway 114Fulton County43.0503, -74.6362Paid / fee
    PhiladelphiaSand StreetJefferson County44.1546, -75.7094Public
    Quarry (Talc)State Route 3Lewis County44.1217, -75.3817Public

    Syracuse rockhounding FAQ

    Where can I go rockhounding near Syracuse?+
    There are 80 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Syracuse, New York. The closest is Syracuse in Onondaga County, roughly 0 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
    What rocks and minerals can you find near Syracuse?+
    Spots within driving distance of Syracuse most commonly produce herkimer diamond, calcite, fluorite, pyrite, quartz, barite.
    Is rockhounding legal near Syracuse?+
    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 Syracuse?+
    Most weekend trips from Syracuse 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.

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