Mines (Orange County) — Rockhounding in Orange County, New York

Mines (Orange County) is a mapped rockhounding spot in Orange County, New York. Reported finds include arsenopyrite, leucopyrite, scorodite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Orange County
State: New York
Nearest road: Little York Road
Postcode: 10990
Coordinates: 41.29887, -74.42270

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 Mines (Orange County)

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Across the state line from Mines (Orange County)

Mines (Orange County) 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.

Mines (Orange County) FAQ

Where is Mines (Orange County)?+

Mines (Orange County) is in Orange County, New York, at 41.29887, -74.42270. Nearest road: Little York Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Mines (Orange County)?+

Mines (Orange County) is reported to produce Arsenopyrite, Leucopyrite, Scorodite.

Is collecting allowed at Mines (Orange County)?+

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 Mines (Orange County)?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.29887, -74.42270 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Little York Road.

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