Opalescent River — Rockhounding in Essex County, New York
Opalescent River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Essex County, New York. Reported finds include labradorite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Opalescent River in Essex County, New York
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Essex County
- State
- New York
- Nearest road
- Opalescent Road
- Coordinates
- 44.01807, -74.04783
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 Opalescent River
Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.
- LabradoriteEncyclopedia →
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Opalescent River.
- Lake HarrisEssex County, New York · 6 mi awayAlbite, Amphibole, Apatite
- Crehore MineEssex County, New York · 13 mi awayGarnet, Hornblende
- Cascade LakesEssex County, New York · 17 mi awayLabradorite
- E of MinervaEssex County, New York · 17 mi awayIdocrase, Microcline, Scapolite
- Gore MountainWarren County, New York · 23 mi awayAlmandine, Garnet
- Mill PondEssex County, New York · 25 mi awayRose Quartz
- Oven Mt.Warren County, New York · 25 mi awayGarnet
- Brant LakeWarren County, New York · 27 mi awayApatite, Calcite, Diopside
Across the state line from Opalescent River
Opalescent River 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.
- ProctorRutland County, Vermont · 56 mi awayMarble
- Grand IsleGrand Isle County, Vermont · 57 mi awayQuartz, Calcite, Pyrite Concretions
- Niquette BayChittenden County, Vermont · 58 mi awayAgate, Chert, Jasper
- Lamoille RiverChittenden County, Vermont · 58 mi awayDolomite, Chalcopyrite
- Mad RiverWashington County, Vermont · 59 mi awayGold
- Round HillRutland County, Vermont · 64 mi awayGreen Aventurine
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