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Rockhounding near Utica, NY

141 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Utica, 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, Vermont, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and 1 more.

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

Closest rockhounding spots to Utica

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

Most-reported finds near Utica

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

Hunting something specific near Utica?

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

Every spot within 150 miles of Utica

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

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
Ilion GorgeJerusalem Hill RoadHerkimer County42.9649, -75.1170Public
General Area (Herkimer County 3)Herkimer County43.1112, -74.9947Public
Herkimer Diamond MinesHerkimer County
    		43.1292, -74.9763Paid / fee
    Ace of Diamonds & Herkimer Diamond MineHerkimer County43.1315, -74.9741Public
    General Area (Herkimer County 1)State Highway 28Herkimer County43.1532, -74.9781Public
    Treasure Mountain MineKing StreetHerkimer County43.0240, -74.9800Paid / fee
    Ace of Diamonds MineNew York State ThruwayHerkimer County43.0110, -74.9720Paid / fee
    General Area (Herkimer County 2)State Highway 29Herkimer County43.1377, -74.9484Public
    Diamond Mountain MiningNY 5SHerkimer County43.0150, -74.8740Paid / fee
    Crystal Grove Diamond MineCounty Highway 114Fulton County43.0503, -74.6362Paid / fee
    ToddsvilleCounty Highway 26Otsego County42.6899, -74.9605Public
    Cazenovia & ChittenangoBrinkerhoff Hill RoadMadison County43.0375, -75.8713Check locally
    FayettevilleSalt Springs RoadOnondaga County43.0288, -75.9649Public
    Diamond Acres MineStone Arabia RoadMontgomery County42.9621, -74.4752Paid / fee
    Diamond Acres MineStone Arabia RoadMontgomery County
      		42.9636, -74.4743Paid / fee
      SprakersErie Canalway TrailMontgomery County42.8942, -74.4838Public
      ManliusEast Seneca TurnpikeOnondaga County42.9966, -76.0261Public
      SyracuseSouth State StreetOnondaga County43.0470, -76.1475Public
      LowvilleNumber Three RoadLewis County43.8096, -75.5102Public
      Schoharie CountyPleasant Valley RoadSchoharie County42.5817, -74.4247Public
      Sacandaga RiverState Highway 8Hamilton County43.4675, -74.2273Public
      Humphrey MountainHamilton County43.6351, -74.2370Public
      Quarry (Talc)State Route 3Lewis County44.1217, -75.3817Public
      Gore MountainBarton Mines RoadWarren County43.6812, -74.0589Public
      Oven Mt.Warren County43.6527, -73.9777Public

      Utica rockhounding FAQ

      Where can I go rockhounding near Utica?+
      There are 141 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Utica, New York. The closest is Ilion Gorge in Herkimer County, roughly 11 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
      What rocks and minerals can you find near Utica?+
      Spots within driving distance of Utica most commonly produce pyrite, fluorite, quartz, calcite, garnet, chalcopyrite.
      Is rockhounding legal near Utica?+
      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 Utica?+
      Most weekend trips from Utica 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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