Arnold Hill — Rockhounding in Clinton County, New York

Arnold Hill is a mapped rockhounding spot in Clinton County, New York. Reported finds include magnetite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing Arnold Hill in Clinton County, New York

Quick details

Access
Public area
Postcode
12924

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 Arnold Hill

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Arnold Hill.

Across the state line from Arnold Hill

Arnold Hill 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.

Arnold Hill FAQ

Where is Arnold Hill?+
Arnold Hill is in Clinton County, New York, at 44.48943, -73.62681.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Arnold Hill?+
Arnold Hill is reported to produce Magnetite.
Is collecting allowed at Arnold Hill?+
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 Arnold Hill?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 44.48943, -73.62681 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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