Arnold Hill Mine: Jasper & Magnetite Rockhounding in Clinton County, New York

Public access4 mineralsClinton County, New YorkUpdated June 2026

Minerals reported: 4
Elevation: 1,210 ft
Best months: April to October

Arnold Hill Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Clinton County, New York. Reported finds include jasper, magnetite, martite, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Plan your visit

Generally open to casual rockhounding

County: Clinton County
State: New York
Postcode: 12924
Coordinates: 44.48936, -73.62719

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Coordinates are approximate. Confirm the exact ground in the RockHoundR app, where land overlays show which agency manages the area.

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.

Best time to visit Arnold Hill Mine

26°J

29°F

39°M

53°A

67°M

75°J

79°J

78°A

70°S

57°O

43°N

32°D

Comfortable months (45 to 90°F highs)

Best months: April to October. Typical highs run 79°F in midsummer and 26°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 8°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, PERU 2 WSW station (6 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Geology at Arnold Hill Mine

This spot sits on Pyroxene and/or hornblende granitic gneiss, mapped as gneiss that formed roughly 1600 to 1000 million years ago. Metamorphic rock like this weathers into resistant float, and minerals that survive transport typically concentrate in nearby drainages.

Mapped unit: Pyroxene and/or hornblende granitic gneiss
Age: 1600–1000 Ma (Mesoproterozoic)
Rock types: gneiss
Elevation: 1,210 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

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Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

New York State Museum, Geological Survey
NYS DEC land use rules
Herkimer Diamond Mines
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Arnold Hill Mine

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Arnold Hill Mine.

Arnold HillClinton County, New York · 0 mi awayMagnetite
Palmer Hill MineClinton County, New York · 3 mi awayFluorite
KeesevilleClinton County, New York · 6 mi awayLabradorite
Buttermilk FallsEssex County, New York · 10 mi awaySerpentine
Port KentEssex County, New York · 12 mi awayLabradorite
Lyon MountainClinton County, New York · 20 mi awayAegirine, Albite, Apatite
Cascade LakesEssex County, New York · 22 mi awayLabradorite
Mill PondEssex County, New York · 26 mi awayRose Quartz

Across the state line from Arnold Hill Mine

Arnold Hill Mine is close enough to the New York border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Grand IsleGrand Isle County, Vermont · 20 mi awayQuartz, Calcite, Pyrite Concretion
Lamoille RiverChittenden County, Vermont · 22 mi awayDolomite, Chalcopyrite
Niquette BayChittenden County, Vermont · 22 mi awayAgate, Chert, Jasper
QuarryGrand Isle County, Vermont · 33 mi awayMarcasite, Fossil, Gastropod
South AlburgGrand Isle County, Vermont · 33 mi awayQuartz
SwantonFranklin County, Vermont · 39 mi awayRed Marble, Dunham Dolomite

Arnold Hill Mine FAQ

Where is Arnold Hill Mine?+

Arnold Hill Mine is in Clinton County, New York, at 44.48936, -73.62719.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Arnold Hill Mine?+

Arnold Hill Mine is reported to produce Jasper, Magnetite, Martite, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Arnold Hill Mine?+

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.

What tools should I bring to Arnold Hill Mine?+

Most agate and jasper is surface float: bring a spray bottle, a pick or small shovel, and a sturdy bag. Wet stones show their banding and translucence.

When is the best time to visit Arnold Hill Mine?+

The most comfortable months at Arnold Hill Mine are April to October.

How do I get to Arnold Hill Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.48936, -73.62719 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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