Oven Mt.: Garnet Rockhounding in Warren County, New York

Updated June 2026

Oven Mt. is a mapped rockhounding spot in Warren County, New York. Reported finds include garnet. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Warren County
State: New York
Coordinates: 43.65267, -73.97772

Geology at Oven Mt.

This spot sits on Biotite and/or hornblende granite gneiss, mapped as gneiss that formed roughly 1600 to 1000 million years ago. Metamorphic rock like this is where garnet, staurolite, and kyanite typically grow as the rock recrystallizes under heat and pressure.

Mapped unit: Biotite and/or hornblende granite gneiss
Age: 1600–1000 Ma (Mesoproterozoic)
Rock types: gneiss
Elevation: 2,050 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 Oven Mt.

Best months: April to October. Typical highs run 73°F in midsummer and 24°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 4°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, INDIAN LAKE 2SW station (16 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 Oven Mt.

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Garnet Encyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Oven Mt.

Oven Mt. is close enough to the New York border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Oven Mt. FAQ

Where is Oven Mt.?+

Oven Mt. is in Warren County, New York, at 43.65267, -73.97772.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Oven Mt.?+

Oven Mt. is reported to produce Garnet.

Is collecting allowed at Oven Mt.?+

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 Oven Mt.?+

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.

When is the best time to visit Oven Mt.?+

The most comfortable months at Oven Mt. are April to October.

How do I get to Oven Mt.?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.65267, -73.97772 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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