Rockhounding in Sullivan County, New York
1 mapped rockhounding spot in Sullivan County. Most commonly produces sphalerite.
Map showing 1 rockhounding spot in Sullivan County, New York
Minerals reported in Sullivan County
Spots in Sullivan County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| SummitvilleFirehouse Road | 41.6279, -74.4480 | Public |
Neighboring counties in New York
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Sullivan County. A natural extension if Sullivan County is already on your trip plan.
- Orange County~23 mi5 spotsTop: Bloodstone, Arsenopyrite, Blue Corundum
- Montgomery County~91 mi3 spotsTop: Herkimer Diamond, Quartz
- Herkimer County~104 mi8 spotsTop: Herkimer Diamond, Quartz, Calcite
- Onondaga County~126 mi3 spotsTop: Fluorite, Peridotite
- Warren County~144 mi3 spotsTop: Garnet, Almandine, Apatite
Across the state line from Sullivan 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.
- Sussex County~39 miNew Jersey · 6 spotsTop: Fluorite, Willemite, Corundum
- Passaic County~45 miNew Jersey · 5 spotsTop: Calcite, Datolite, Goethite
- Morris County~51 miNew Jersey · 11 spotsTop: Pyrite, Apatite, Chalcopyrite
- Western Connecticut Planning Region~55 miConnecticut · 6 spotsTop: Graphite, Quartz, Aquamarine
Sullivan County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Sullivan County, New York?+
RockHoundR tracks 1 rockhounding spot in Sullivan County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Sullivan County?+
Spots in Sullivan County most often produce Sphalerite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Sullivan 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 Sullivan County rockhounding trip
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