Lyon Mountain — Rockhounding in Clinton County, New York

Lyon Mountain is a mapped rockhounding spot in Clinton County, New York. Reported finds include aegirine, albite, apatite, augite, biotite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Clinton County
State: New York
Coordinates: 44.72275, -73.85405

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 Lyon Mountain

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Lyon Mountain.

Across the state line from Lyon Mountain

Lyon Mountain 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.

Lyon Mountain FAQ

Where is Lyon Mountain?+

Lyon Mountain is in Clinton County, New York, at 44.72275, -73.85405.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Lyon Mountain?+

Lyon Mountain is reported to produce Aegirine, Albite, Apatite, Augite, Biotite, Calcite, Chlorite, Epidote, Hematite, Ilmenite, Magnetite, Molybdenite, Orthoclase, Perthite, Pyrite, Quartz, Stilbite, Wernerite.

Is collecting allowed at Lyon Mountain?+

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 Lyon Mountain?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.72275, -73.85405 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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