Jaycox Creek Area: Silicified Coral Rockhounding in Livingston County, New York

Updated July 2026

Jaycox Creek Area is a mapped rockhounding spot in Livingston County, New York. Reported finds include silicified coral. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County: Livingston County
State: New York
Nearest road: Nations Road
Postcode: 14454
Coordinates: 42.83693, -77.81892

Geology at Jaycox Creek Area

This spot sits on Skaneateles Formation, mapped as shale that formed roughly 395 to 385 million years ago. Sedimentary layers like these are where fossils are typically preserved, and fresh exposures after rain or in active cuts tend to produce best.

Mapped unit: Skaneateles Formation
Age: 395–385 Ma (Middle Devonian)
Rock types: shale
Elevation: 550 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Jaycox Creek Area

Best months: April to November. Typical highs run 81°F in midsummer and 32°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 16°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, AVON station (7 mi away).

Land & collecting status

Permission required before collecting

Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Jaycox Creek Area

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

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Jaycox Creek Area FAQ

Where is Jaycox Creek Area?+

Jaycox Creek Area is in Livingston County, New York, at 42.83693, -77.81892. Nearest road: Nations Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Jaycox Creek Area?+

Jaycox Creek Area is reported to produce Silicified Coral.

Is collecting allowed at Jaycox Creek Area?+

Permission required before collecting. Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Jaycox Creek Area?+

A rock hammer, a cold chisel, safety glasses, and newspaper or foam for wrapping finds cover most fossil ground. A trowel and a sieve help in soft exposures.

When is the best time to visit Jaycox Creek Area?+

The most comfortable months at Jaycox Creek Area are April to November.

How do I get to Jaycox Creek Area?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.83693, -77.81892 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Nations Road.

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