Diamond Mountain Mining — Rockhounding in Herkimer County, New York

Diamond Mountain Mining is a mapped rockhounding spot in Herkimer County, New York. Reported finds include garnet, epidote, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing Diamond Mountain Mining in Herkimer County, New York

Quick details

Access
Paid / fee dig
Nearest road
NY 5S
Postcode
13365

Land & collecting status

Pay-to-dig site

This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out.

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 Diamond Mountain Mining

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Diamond Mountain Mining FAQ

Where is Diamond Mountain Mining?+
Diamond Mountain Mining is in Herkimer County, New York, at 43.01500, -74.87400. Nearest road: NY 5S.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Diamond Mountain Mining?+
Diamond Mountain Mining is reported to produce Garnet, Epidote, Quartz.
Is collecting allowed at Diamond Mountain Mining?+
Pay-to-dig site. This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I get to Diamond Mountain Mining?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 43.01500, -74.87400 in Google Maps. The nearest road is NY 5S.

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