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Rockhounding near Watertown, NY

60 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Watertown — most are inside a 2 to 3 hour drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.

Covering parts of New York, Vermont.

Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Watertown, New York

Closest rockhounding spots to Watertown

The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.

Most-reported finds near Watertown

Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.

Hunting something specific near Watertown?

These materials have enough dedicated spots around Watertown to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.

Every spot within 150 miles of Watertown

Sorted by distance from Watertown. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
Pillar PointMoffatt RoadJefferson County44.0241, -76.1141Public
PhiladelphiaSand StreetJefferson County44.1546, -75.7094Public
LowvilleNumber Three RoadLewis County43.8096, -75.5102Public
Muskellunge LakeNew Connecticut RoadJefferson County44.3054, -75.6755Public
Quarry (Talc)State Route 3Lewis County44.1217, -75.3817Public
Oswegatchie River AreaNY 58Saint Lawrence County44.3330, -75.4919Public
BalmatSaint Lawrence County44.2679, -75.3862Public
FowlerEmeryville RoadSaint Lawrence County44.2882, -75.3815Public
RichvilleDailey RoadSaint Lawrence County44.3813, -75.4684Public
EdwardsCounty Road 24Saint Lawrence County44.3372, -75.2284Public
DeKalbState Highway 812Saint Lawrence County44.5107, -75.3389Public
Cazenovia & ChittenangoBrinkerhoff Hill RoadMadison County43.0375, -75.8713Public
SyracuseSouth State StreetOnondaga County
  • Peridotite
43.0470, -76.1475Public
FayettevilleSalt Springs RoadOnondaga County43.0288, -75.9649Public
ManliusEast Seneca TurnpikeOnondaga County42.9966, -76.0261Public
General Area (Herkimer County 1)State Highway 28Herkimer County
  • Herkimer Diamond
43.1532, -74.9781Public
Ace of Diamonds & Herkimer Diamond MineHerkimer County
  • Herkimer Diamond
43.1315, -74.9741Public
Herkimer Diamond MinesHerkimer County
    		43.1292, -74.9763Paid / fee
    General Area (Herkimer County 3)Herkimer County
    • Herkimer Diamond
    		43.1112, -74.9947Public
    General Area (Herkimer County 2)State Highway 29Herkimer County
    • Herkimer Diamond
    		43.1377, -74.9484Public
    Treasure Mountain MineKing StreetHerkimer County43.0240, -74.9800Paid / fee
    Ace of Diamonds MineNew York State ThruwayHerkimer County
    • Herkimer Diamond
    		43.0110, -74.9720Paid / fee
    Diamond Mountain MiningNY 5SHerkimer County43.0150, -74.8740Paid / fee
    Humphrey MountainHamilton County43.6351, -74.2370Public
    Lake HarrisDonks LaneEssex County43.9736, -74.1467Public

    Watertown rockhounding FAQ

    Where can I go rockhounding near Watertown?+
    There are 60 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Watertown, New York. The closest is Pillar Point in Jefferson County, roughly 11 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
    What rocks and minerals can you find near Watertown?+
    Spots within driving distance of Watertown most commonly produce quartz, fluorite, herkimer diamond, labradorite, calcite, garnet.
    Is rockhounding legal near Watertown?+
    Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Each spot page on this site lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
    How far do most rockhounders drive from Watertown?+
    Most weekend trips from Watertown fall inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, which is roughly the 150-mile radius shown on this page. Closer spots are good for half-day outings; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.

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    The spots above span 2 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.

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