General Area (Herkimer County 2) — Rockhounding in Herkimer County, New York

General Area (Herkimer County 2) is a mapped rockhounding spot in Herkimer County, New York. Reported finds include herkimer diamond. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Herkimer County
State: New York
Nearest road: State Highway 29
Postcode: 13406
Coordinates: 43.13771, -74.94842

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 General Area (Herkimer County 2)

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General Area (Herkimer County 2) FAQ

Where is General Area (Herkimer County 2)?+

General Area (Herkimer County 2) is in Herkimer County, New York, at 43.13771, -74.94842. Nearest road: State Highway 29.

What rocks and minerals can you find at General Area (Herkimer County 2)?+

General Area (Herkimer County 2) is reported to produce Herkimer Diamond.

Is collecting allowed at General Area (Herkimer County 2)?+

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 General Area (Herkimer County 2)?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.13771, -74.94842 in Google Maps. The nearest road is State Highway 29.

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