Russell Family Mine: Herkimer Diamond Rockhounding in Herkimer County, New York

Updated August 2026

Russell Family Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Herkimer County, New York. Reported finds include herkimer diamond. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Paid / fee dig
County: Herkimer County
State: New York
Nearest road: Lovers Leap Road
Postcode: 13365
Coordinates: 43.02881, -74.83232

Land & collecting status

Pay-to-dig site

This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out.

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 Russell Family Mine

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Russell Family Mine FAQ

Where is Russell Family Mine?+

Russell Family Mine is in Herkimer County, New York, at 43.02881, -74.83232. Nearest road: Lovers Leap Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Russell Family Mine?+

Russell Family Mine is reported to produce Herkimer Diamond.

Is collecting allowed at Russell Family Mine?+

Pay-to-dig site. This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Russell Family Mine?+

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.

How do I get to Russell Family Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.02881, -74.83232 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Lovers Leap Road.

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