Fogelsanger Quarry: Fossil Hunting in Erie County, New York

Updated June 2026

Fogelsanger Quarry is a mapped rockhounding spot in Erie County, New York. Reported finds include calcite, favosites, fossilized coral. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Erie County
State: New York
Nearest road: Broadway
Postcode: 14227
Coordinates: 42.89976, -78.74066

Geology at Fogelsanger Quarry

This spot sits on Onondaga and Bois Blanc Limestones, mapped as limestone that formed roughly 410 to 390 million years ago. Limestone like this typically forms in ancient seas, so marine fossils such as brachiopods, corals, and crinoids tend to weather out of fresh exposures.

Mapped unit: Onondaga and Bois Blanc Limestones
Age: 410–390 Ma (Early Devonian to Middle Devonian)
Rock types: limestone
Elevation: 650 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 Fogelsanger Quarry

Best months: April to November. Typical highs run 81°F in midsummer and 33°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 20°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, BUFFALO station (3 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

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 Fogelsanger Quarry

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Fogelsanger Quarry

Fogelsanger Quarry 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.

North East Conservation ParkErie County, Pennsylvania · 69 mi away

Fogelsanger Quarry FAQ

Where is Fogelsanger Quarry?+

Fogelsanger Quarry is in Erie County, New York, at 42.89976, -78.74066. Nearest road: Broadway.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Fogelsanger Quarry?+

Fogelsanger Quarry is reported to produce Calcite, Favosites, Fossilized Coral.

Is collecting allowed at Fogelsanger Quarry?+

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 Fogelsanger Quarry?+

A rock hammer, a cold chisel, safety glasses, and newspaper or foam for wrapping finds cover most fossil ground. A trowel and a sieve help in soft exposures.

When is the best time to visit Fogelsanger Quarry?+

The most comfortable months at Fogelsanger Quarry are April to November.

How do I get to Fogelsanger Quarry?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.89976, -78.74066 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Broadway.

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