Rockhounding in Clinton County, New York
5 mapped rockhounding spots in Clinton County. Most commonly produces magnetite, quartz, aegirine, albite.
Map showing 5 rockhounding spots in Clinton County, New York
Spots in Clinton County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Hill | 44.4894, -73.6268 | Public | |
| Arnold Hill Mine | 44.4894, -73.6272 | Public | |
| Keeseville | 44.5130, -73.5043 | Public | |
| Lyon Mountain | 44.7227, -73.8541 | Public | |
| Palmer Hill MineTower Road | 44.4658, -73.6744 | Public |
Neighboring counties in New York
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Clinton County. A natural extension if Clinton County is already on your trip plan.
- Essex County~32 mi10 spotsTop: Labradorite, Graphite, Scapolite
- Warren County~61 mi3 spotsTop: Garnet, Almandine, Apatite
- Saint Lawrence County~85 mi19 spotsTop: Calcite, Barite, Fluorite
- Jefferson County~107 mi4 spotsTop: Hematite, Barite, Calcite
- Montgomery County~118 mi6 spotsTop: Herkimer Diamond, Quartz
- Herkimer County~120 mi11 spotsTop: Herkimer Diamond, Quartz, Calcite
Across the state line from Clinton 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.
Clinton County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Clinton County, New York?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 rockhounding spots in Clinton County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Clinton County?+
Spots in Clinton County most often produce Magnetite, Quartz, Aegirine, Albite, Apatite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Clinton 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.
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