Fowler Balmat: Galena & Calcite Rockhounding in Saint Lawrence County, New York

Updated August 2026

Fowler Balmat is a mapped rockhounding spot in Saint Lawrence County, New York. Reported finds include galena, calcite, magnetite, tremolite, hexagonite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County: Saint Lawrence County
State: New York
Nearest road: Farm-To-Market Road
Postcode: 13642
Coordinates: 44.27491, -75.41414

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 Fowler Balmat

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Fowler Balmat FAQ

Where is Fowler Balmat?+

Fowler Balmat is in Saint Lawrence County, New York, at 44.27491, -75.41414. Nearest road: Farm-To-Market Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Fowler Balmat?+

Fowler Balmat is reported to produce Galena, Calcite, Magnetite, Tremolite, Hexagonite.

Is collecting allowed at Fowler Balmat?+

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 Fowler Balmat?+

A rock hammer, gloves, and safety glasses cover old mining-district ground. Stay out of shafts and adits; the best specimens typically come from dump piles.

How do I get to Fowler Balmat?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.27491, -75.41414 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Farm-To-Market Road.

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