Rockhounding in Montgomery County, New York
3 mapped rockhounding spots in Montgomery County. Most commonly produces herkimer diamond, quartz.
Map showing 3 rockhounding spots in Montgomery County, New York
Minerals reported in Montgomery County
- Herkimer Diamond2
- Quartz2
Spots in Montgomery County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Acres MineStone Arabia Road |
| 42.9621, -74.4752 | Paid / fee |
| Diamond Acres MineStone Arabia Road | 42.9636, -74.4743 | Paid / fee | |
| SprakersErie Canalway Trail |
| 42.8942, -74.4838 | Public |
Neighboring counties in New York
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Montgomery County. A natural extension if Montgomery County is already on your trip plan.
- Herkimer County~27 mi8 spotsTop: Herkimer Diamond, Quartz, Calcite
- Warren County~58 mi3 spotsTop: Garnet, Almandine, Apatite
- Onondaga County~79 mi3 spotsTop: Fluorite, Peridotite
- Essex County~87 mi10 spotsTop: Labradorite, Graphite, Scapolite
- Saint Lawrence County~108 mi6 spotsTop: Barite, Fluorite, Anthophyllite
- Jefferson County~108 mi3 spotsTop: Barite, Fluorite, Hematite
Across the state line from Montgomery County
Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders — these are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into New York.
- Berkshire County~73 miMassachusetts · 3 spotsTop: Asbestos, Green Quartz, Smoky Quartz
- Rutland County~86 miVermont · 3 spotsTop: Green Aventurine, Ilmenite, Marble
- Hampshire County~94 miMassachusetts · 12 spotsTop: Beryl, Rhodonite, Smoky Quartz
- Hampden County~97 miMassachusetts · 4 spotsTop: Amethyst, Beryl, Chromite
Montgomery County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Montgomery County, New York?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 rockhounding spots in Montgomery County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Montgomery County?+
Spots in Montgomery County most often produce Herkimer Diamond, Quartz. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Montgomery County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
Plan a Montgomery County rockhounding trip
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