Craigsville: Bloodstone Rockhounding in Orange County, New York

Updated June 2026

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Orange County
State: New York
Nearest road: Route 94
Postcode: 10914
Coordinates: 41.38410, -74.23341

Geology at Craigsville

This spot sits on Normanskill Formation, mapped as shale that formed roughly 470 to 460 million years ago. Sedimentary rock like this erodes unevenly, so the most productive collecting is typically along fresh cuts, badland slopes, and active drainages.

Mapped unit: Normanskill Formation
Age: 470–460 Ma (Middle Ordovician)
Rock types: shale
Elevation: 430 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 Craigsville

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 83°F in midsummer and 34°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 17°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, MONTGOMERY ORANGE CO AP station (9 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 Craigsville

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Bloodstone

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Craigsville.

Across the state line from Craigsville

Craigsville 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.

Craigsville FAQ

Where is Craigsville?+

Craigsville is in Orange County, New York, at 41.38410, -74.23341. Nearest road: Route 94.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Craigsville?+

Craigsville is reported to produce Bloodstone.

Is collecting allowed at Craigsville?+

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 Craigsville?+

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 Craigsville?+

The most comfortable months at Craigsville are March to November.

How do I get to Craigsville?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.38410, -74.23341 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Route 94.

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