Rockhounding in Ulster County, New York
1 mapped rockhounding spot in Ulster County. Most commonly produces siderite, sphalerite.
Map showing 1 rockhounding spot in Ulster County, New York
Minerals reported in Ulster County
Spots in Ulster County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster CountyVly-Atwood Road | 41.8987, -74.2081 | Public |
Neighboring counties in New York
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Ulster County. A natural extension if Ulster County is already on your trip plan.
- Orange County~38 mi5 spotsTop: Bloodstone, Arsenopyrite, Blue Corundum
- Montgomery County~73 mi3 spotsTop: Herkimer Diamond, Quartz
- Herkimer County~91 mi8 spotsTop: Herkimer Diamond, Quartz, Calcite
- Onondaga County~122 mi3 spotsTop: Fluorite, Peridotite
- Warren County~124 mi3 spotsTop: Garnet, Almandine, Apatite
Across the state line from Ulster 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.
- Northwest Hills Planning Region~52 miConnecticut · 7 spotsTop: Galena, Pyrite, Sphalerite
- Western Connecticut Planning Region~55 miConnecticut · 6 spotsTop: Graphite, Quartz, Aquamarine
- Berkshire County~60 miMassachusetts · 3 spotsTop: Asbestos, Green Quartz, Smoky Quartz
- Sussex County~61 miNew Jersey · 6 spotsTop: Fluorite, Willemite, Corundum
Ulster County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Ulster County, New York?+
RockHoundR tracks 1 rockhounding spot in Ulster County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Ulster County?+
Spots in Ulster County most often produce Siderite, Sphalerite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Ulster 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 Ulster County rockhounding trip
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