Rockhounding in Orange County, New York

5 mapped rockhounding spots in Orange County. Most commonly produces bloodstone, arsenopyrite, blue corundum, chrysotile asbestos.

Orange County rockhounding photos

Representative spot and material photos from this county, shown where verified public image records are available.

1 photo

Representative corundum crystals, the gem species found in the crystalline limestone belt at Amity, New York — AmityOrange County, New York

Minerals reported in Orange County

Bloodstone2
Arsenopyrite1
Blue Corundum1
Chrysotile Asbestos1
Fluorite1
Jasper1
Leucopyrite1
Scorodite1

Standout in Orange County

Hand-picked spot in Orange County, chosen for unusual mineralogy or documented public access. Each card opens the full coordinates and access notes.

Top pick
Amity
Public
Orange County
Amity is a classic Orange County contact-metamorphic locality where blue and white corundum, spinel, and fluorite occur in the crystalline limestone belt. It is one of the oldest documented mineral collecting spots in the state and still produces gem-species corundum.
Blue Corundum, White Corundum, Fluorite

Spots in Orange County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
AmityTimlow Lane	Blue Corundum White Corundum Fluorite	41.2683, -74.4550	Public
Area Near West PointRivercrest Road	Chrysotile Asbestos	41.3390, -73.9740	Public
Cornwall (Wallkill River)Storm King Highway	Bloodstone Jasper	41.4326, -73.9883	Permission
CraigsvilleRoute 94	Bloodstone	41.3841, -74.2334	Public
Mines (Orange County)Little York Road	Arsenopyrite Leucopyrite Scorodite	41.2989, -74.4227	Public

Neighboring counties in New York

Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Orange County. A natural extension if Orange County is already on your trip plan.

Across the state line from Orange County

Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders — these are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into New York.

Orange County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Orange County, New York?+

RockHoundR tracks 5 rockhounding spots in Orange County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Orange County?+

Spots in Orange County most often produce Bloodstone, Arsenopyrite, Blue Corundum, Chrysotile Asbestos, Fluorite. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Orange County rockhounding spots on public land?+

Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.

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