Rockhounding in Clinton County, New York
5 mapped rockhounding spots in Clinton County. Most commonly produces magnetite, quartz, aegirine, albite.
Map showing 5 rockhounding spots in Clinton County, New York
Spots in Clinton County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Hill | 44.4894, -73.6268 | Public | |
| Arnold Hill Mine | 44.4894, -73.6272 | Public | |
| Keeseville |
| 44.5130, -73.5043 | Public |
| Lyon Mountain | 44.7227, -73.8541 | Public | |
| Palmer Hill MineTower Road | 44.4658, -73.6744 | Public |
Neighboring counties in New York
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Clinton County. A natural extension if Clinton County is already on your trip plan.
- Essex County~32 mi10 spotsTop: Labradorite, Graphite, Scapolite
- Warren County~61 mi3 spotsTop: Garnet, Almandine, Apatite
- Saint Lawrence County~86 mi6 spotsTop: Barite, Fluorite, Anthophyllite
- Jefferson County~111 mi3 spotsTop: Barite, Fluorite, Hematite
- Montgomery County~118 mi3 spotsTop: Herkimer Diamond, Quartz
- Herkimer County~119 mi8 spotsTop: Herkimer Diamond, Quartz, Calcite
Across the state line from Clinton County
Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders — these are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into New York.
Clinton County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Clinton County, New York?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 rockhounding spots in Clinton County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Clinton County?+
Spots in Clinton County most often produce Magnetite, Quartz, Aegirine, Albite, Apatite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Clinton County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
Plan a Clinton County rockhounding trip
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