Rockhounding in Orange County, New York
5 mapped rockhounding spots in Orange County. Most commonly produces bloodstone, arsenopyrite, blue corundum, chrysotile asbestos.
Map showing 5 rockhounding spots in Orange County, New York
Minerals reported in Orange County
- Bloodstone2
- Arsenopyrite1
- Blue Corundum1
- Chrysotile Asbestos1
- Fluorite1
- Jasper1
- Leucopyrite1
- Scorodite1
Spots in Orange County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| AmityTimlow Lane |
| 41.2683, -74.4550 | Public |
| Area Near West PointRivercrest Road |
| 41.3390, -73.9740 | Public |
| Cornwall (Wallkill River)Storm King Highway |
| 41.4326, -73.9883 | Public |
| CraigsvilleRoute 94 |
| 41.3841, -74.2334 | Public |
| Mines (Orange County)Little York Road |
| 41.2989, -74.4227 | Public |
Neighboring counties in New York
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Orange County. A natural extension if Orange County is already on your trip plan.
Across the state line from Orange 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.
- Passaic County~25 miNew Jersey · 5 spotsTop: Calcite, Datolite, Goethite
- Sussex County~28 miNew Jersey · 6 spotsTop: Fluorite, Willemite, Corundum
- Morris County~35 miNew Jersey · 11 spotsTop: Pyrite, Apatite, Chalcopyrite
- Western Connecticut Planning Region~38 miConnecticut · 6 spotsTop: Graphite, Quartz, Aquamarine
Orange County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Orange County, New York?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 rockhounding spots in Orange County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Orange County?+
Spots in Orange County most often produce Bloodstone, Arsenopyrite, Blue Corundum, Chrysotile Asbestos, Fluorite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Orange 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.
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