Fowler: Geode Digging in Saint Lawrence County, New York

Public accessBest spot3 mineralsSaint Lawrence County, New YorkUpdated July 2026

Minerals reported: 3
Elevation: 580 ft
Best months: April to November

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.

Plan your visit

Generally open to casual rockhounding

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

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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.

Access note: Carbonate-belt exposures near Fowler, St. Lawrence County. Verify current land access and keep clear of any active or posted mine ground.

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.

Best time to visit Fowler

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29°F

38°M

53°A

65°M

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79°J

78°A

71°S

57°O

45°N

32°D

Comfortable months (45 to 90°F highs)

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.

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.

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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.

New York State Museum, Geological Survey
NYS DEC land use rules
Herkimer Diamond Mines
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Fowler

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Fowler.

BalmatSaint Lawrence County, New York · 1 mi awayAnthophyllite, Apatite, Talc
Fowler BalmatSaint Lawrence County, New York · 2 mi awayGalena, Calcite, Magnetite
Chub LakeSaint Lawrence County, New York · 4 mi awaySpecular Hematite
TalcvilleSaint Lawrence County, New York · 4 mi awayHexagonite
Reese Farm/Dale Bush FarmSaint Lawrence County, New York · 5 mi awayDravite
Oswegatchie River AreaSaint Lawrence County, New York · 6 mi awaySerpentine
RichvilleSaint Lawrence County, New York · 8 mi awayMoonstone, Diopside, Brown Tourmaline
EdwardsSaint Lawrence County, New York · 8 mi awayBarite, Galena, Gypsum

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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