Rockhounding in Schoharie County, New York
1 mapped rockhounding spot in Schoharie County. Most commonly produces silicified coral.
Map showing 1 rockhounding spot in Schoharie County, New York
Minerals reported in Schoharie County
- Silicified Coral1
Spots in Schoharie County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schoharie CountyPleasant Valley Road |
| 42.5817, -74.4247 | Public |
Neighboring counties in New York
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Schoharie County. A natural extension if Schoharie County is already on your trip plan.
- Montgomery County~25 mi3 spotsTop: Herkimer Diamond, Quartz
- Herkimer County~44 mi8 spotsTop: Herkimer Diamond, Quartz, Calcite
- Warren County~80 mi3 spotsTop: Garnet, Almandine, Apatite
- Orange County~86 mi5 spotsTop: Bloodstone, Arsenopyrite, Blue Corundum
- Onondaga County~88 mi3 spotsTop: Fluorite, Peridotite
- Essex County~109 mi10 spotsTop: Labradorite, Graphite, Scapolite
Across the state line from Schoharie 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~61 miMassachusetts · 3 spotsTop: Asbestos, Green Quartz, Smoky Quartz
- Hampshire County~84 miMassachusetts · 12 spotsTop: Beryl, Rhodonite, Smoky Quartz
- Northwest Hills Planning Region~84 miConnecticut · 7 spotsTop: Galena, Pyrite, Sphalerite
- Hampden County~85 miMassachusetts · 4 spotsTop: Amethyst, Beryl, Chromite
Schoharie County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Schoharie County, New York?+
RockHoundR tracks 1 rockhounding spot in Schoharie County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Schoharie County?+
Spots in Schoharie County most often produce Silicified Coral. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Schoharie 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 Schoharie County rockhounding trip
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