Benson Mines: Magnetite & Calcite Rockhounding in Saint Lawrence County, New York

Updated August 2026

Benson Mines is a mapped rockhounding spot in Saint Lawrence County, New York. Reported finds include magnetite, calcite, almandine garnet. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County: Saint Lawrence County
State: New York
Nearest road: Benson Mines Golf Course Road
Postcode: 13690
Coordinates: 44.16937, -75.01355

Land & collecting status

Permission required before collecting

Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization.

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 Benson Mines

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Benson Mines FAQ

Where is Benson Mines?+

Benson Mines is in Saint Lawrence County, New York, at 44.16937, -75.01355. Nearest road: Benson Mines Golf Course Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Benson Mines?+

Benson Mines is reported to produce Magnetite, Calcite, Almandine Garnet.

Is collecting allowed at Benson Mines?+

Permission required before collecting. Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Benson Mines?+

A rock hammer, a sieve, and a small shovel work well for garnet-type minerals, which concentrate as resistant grains in soils and creek gravels.

How do I get to Benson Mines?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.16937, -75.01355 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Benson Mines Golf Course Road.

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