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Fowler — Rockhounding 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

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

Why is Fowler one of the best rockhounding spots in New York?+

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.

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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