Keeseville: Labradorite Rockhounding in Clinton County, New York

Updated June 2026

Keeseville is a mapped rockhounding spot in Clinton County, New York. Reported finds include labradorite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Clinton County
State: New York
Postcode: 12944
Coordinates: 44.51304, -73.50426

Geology at Keeseville

This spot sits on Undivided metasedimentary rock and related migmatite, mapped as metasedimentary and migmatite 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: Undivided metasedimentary rock and related migmatite
Age: 1600–1000 Ma (Mesoproterozoic)
Rock types: metasedimentary and migmatite
Elevation: 520 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.

Best time to visit Keeseville

Best months: April to November. Typical highs run 82°F in midsummer and 28°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 10°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, PERU 2 WSW station (5 mi away).

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.

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.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Keeseville

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Labradorite

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Keeseville.

Across the state line from Keeseville

Keeseville 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.

Keeseville FAQ

Where is Keeseville?+

Keeseville is in Clinton County, New York, at 44.51304, -73.50426.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Keeseville?+

Keeseville is reported to produce Labradorite.

Is collecting allowed at Keeseville?+

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 Keeseville?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, safety glasses, and a collecting bag cover the basics here. Add a spray bottle: wet rock shows color and pattern that dry rock hides.

When is the best time to visit Keeseville?+

The most comfortable months at Keeseville are April to November.

How do I get to Keeseville?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.51304, -73.50426 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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