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Fowler: Geode Digging in Saint Lawrence County, New York

Updated July 2026

Fowler is a St. Lawrence County locality noted for barite and hematite geodes in the metamorphosed carbonate terrane, offering collectors crystal-lined pockets uncommon elsewhere in the region. It rounds out the northern New York district with a distinctive geode target. Reported finds include geode, hematite, barite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Fowler photos

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Representative barite specimen, as found in the geodes at Fowler, New York

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Saint Lawrence County
State: New York
Nearest road: Emeryville Road
Postcode: 13642
Coordinates: 44.28817, -75.38146

Geology at Fowler

This spot sits on Biotite-quartz-plagioclase paragneiss, amphibolite, and related migmatite, mapped as paragneiss that formed roughly 1600 to 1000 million years ago. Metamorphic rock like this weathers into resistant float, and minerals that survive transport typically concentrate in nearby drainages.

Mapped unit: Biotite-quartz-plagioclase paragneiss, amphibolite, and related migmatite
Age: 1600–1000 Ma (Mesoproterozoic)
Rock types: paragneiss
Elevation: 580 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 Fowler

Best months: April to November. Typical highs run 79°F in midsummer and 26°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 5°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, GOUVERNEUR 3 NW station (8 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

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 Fowler

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Fowler FAQ

Where is Fowler?+

Fowler is in Saint Lawrence County, New York, at 44.28817, -75.38146. Nearest road: Emeryville Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Fowler?+

Fowler is reported to produce Geode, Hematite, Barite.

Is collecting allowed at Fowler?+

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 Fowler?+

Bring a crack hammer, a chisel, safety glasses, and a bucket. Candidates are rounder and lighter than solid rock; a soil pipe cutter opens them cleaner than a flat smash.

When is the best time to visit Fowler?+

The most comfortable months at Fowler are April to November.

How do I get to Fowler?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.28817, -75.38146 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Emeryville Road.

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