Rockhounding sites near Albany

24 rockhounding collecting sites within about 100 miles of Albany, New York.

This page lists 24 natural rockhounding sites near Albany, New York, sorted by distance within about 100 miles.

Where can you collect near Albany?

Near Albany, New York, our directory maps 24 natural rockhounding sites within about 100 miles of the city center — including 1 gemstones, 19 fossilss, 1 gold & minerals, and 3 others. The closest mapped spot is H-3. Northwest Corner Of Warner Hill North Of Whitehall Village (19 mi straight-line). Distances are not drive time; open each listing for directions, fee notes, access rules, and safety context before you travel.

At a glance — rockhounding sites near Albany

Central placeAlbany, New York
Search radiusAbout 100 miles
Mapped spots24
Closest listingH-3. Northwest Corner Of Warner Hill North Of Whitehall Village (19 mi)
Specimen typesGemstones (1), Fossils (19), Gold & Minerals (1), Other (3)
Typical fees24 varies

All rockhounding sites near Albany

24 rockhounding collecting sites in New York, sorted by distance from the city center. For live GPS sorting, use rockhounding sites near me.

Greenville — fossil rockhounding site near New York, NY
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Greenville

Fossil collection site, Greene County, New York. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee varies21 mi awayNew York
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Schoharie County — silicified coral rockhounding site near New York, NY
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Schoharie County

Schoharie County is a documented mineral occurrence near NY. Reported specimens include Silicified coral. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee varies34 mi awayNew York
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West Fulton 28y7 — fossil rockhounding site near The Moscow, NY
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West Fulton 28y7

Fossil collection site in the Moscow, New York. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee varies38 mi awayThe Moscow
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Blenheim 28d3 — fossil rockhounding site near The Moscow, NY
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Blenheim 28d3

Fossil collection site in the Moscow, New York. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee varies38 mi awayThe Moscow
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West Fulton 28w1 — fossil rockhounding site near The Moscow, NY
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West Fulton 28w1

Fossil collection site in the Moscow, New York. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee varies38 mi awayThe Moscow
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Copake Limonite Mine — iron rockhounding site near Columbia, NY
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Copake Limonite Mine

Copake Limonite Mine is a historic mining site in Columbia, New York, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Iron, Pyrolusite, Sphalerite.

Fee varies39 mi awayColumbia
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Gilboa - 12 B-lower — fossil rockhounding site near The Geneseo, NY
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Gilboa - 12 B-lower

Fossil collection site in the Geneseo, New York. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee varies39 mi awayThe Geneseo
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Blenheim 28h4 — fossil rockhounding site near The Moscow, NY
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Blenheim 28h4

Fossil collection site in the Moscow, New York. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee varies39 mi awayThe Moscow
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Sprakers — diamond rockhounding site near New York, NY
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Sprakers

Sprakers is a documented mineral occurrence near NY. Reported specimens include Herkimer Diamonds, Quartz crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee varies41 mi awayNew York
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West Fulton 28c8 — fossil rockhounding site near The Moscow, NY
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West Fulton 28c8

Fossil collection site in the Moscow, New York. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee varies41 mi awayThe Moscow
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Weed Limonite Mine — iron rockhounding site near Columbia, NY
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Weed Limonite Mine

Weed Limonite Mine is a historic mining site in Columbia, New York, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Iron, Pyrolusite, Sphalerite.

Fee varies42 mi awayColumbia
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Diamond Acres Mine — mixed minerals rockhounding site near New York, NY
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Diamond Acres Mine

Diamond Acres Mine is a documented mineral occurrence near NY. Reported specimens include Mixed minerals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

Fee varies42 mi awayNew York
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Summit 51a7-8 — fossil rockhounding site near The Moscow, NY
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Summit 51a7-8

Fossil collection site in the Moscow, New York. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee varies43 mi awayThe Moscow
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West Fulton 28x6 — fossil rockhounding site near The Moscow, NY
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West Fulton 28x6

Fossil collection site in the Moscow, New York. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.

Fee varies43 mi awayThe Moscow
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Map of rockhounding sites near Albany

Pins within about 100 miles — open a listing for fees, access, and directions.

24 sites mapped near Albany

Closest sites by distance

  1. H-3. Northwest Corner Of Warner Hill North Of Whitehall Village — 19 mi · Fossil
  2. H-2. Southwest Corner Of Warner Hill North Of Whitehall Village — 19 mi · Fossil
  3. H-1. Near Road Entering East End Of Crossman Quarry, North Of Whitehall Village — 19 mi · Fossil
  4. 473f. Finch Farm, Bend In Road 1/8th Mile East Of E. A. Martin House. — 19 mi · Fossil
  5. Greenville — 21 mi · Fossil
  6. 3135, Atrypa-coelospira-nucleospira Community, Onondaga Limestone, Ny — 28 mi · Fossil
  7. New Scotland Fm. Brachiopods, Green Pond Outlier, Se New York And Ne New Jersey — 30 mi · Fossil
  8. Bed Vi 2, Quarry By Railroad Track, Fort Hunter Hamlet, Florida — 33 mi · Fossil
  9. 3137, Atrypa-coelospira-nucleospira Community, Onondaga Limestone, Ny — 34 mi · Fossil
  10. Schoharie County — 34 mi · Silicified coral
  11. West Fulton 28y7 — 38 mi · Fossil
  12. Blenheim 28d3 — 38 mi · Fossil
  13. West Fulton 28w1 — 38 mi · Fossil
  14. Copake Limonite Mine — 39 mi · Iron
  15. Gilboa - 12 B-lower — 39 mi · Fossil

Types of rockhounding sites near Albany

Browse by specimen type in New York — each link opens the full state directory for that category.

Gemstones rockhounding sites — natural outdoor collecting sites

Gemstones (1)

Facetable and collector gems — emeralds, sapphires, garnets, topaz, beryl, and tourmaline localities.

Fossils rockhounding sites — natural outdoor collecting sites

Fossils (19)

Trilobites, brachiopods, petrified wood, and other paleontological collecting on public land.

Gold & Minerals rockhounding sites — natural outdoor collecting sites

Gold & Minerals (1)

Placer gold, pyrite, copper minerals, and general ore-mineral localities open to casual collecting.

Other rockhounding sites — natural outdoor collecting sites

Other (3)

Mixed or specialty collecting — zeolites, fluorescent minerals, thundereggs, and unique regional finds.

Natural collecting sites in the Albany area

Albany is a practical launch point for day trips to natural rockhounding sites in New York. Within about 100 miles you will find 24 mapped destinations in our directory, starting with H-3. Northwest Corner Of Warner Hill North Of Whitehall Village about 19 mi from the city center.

The mix spans gemstones, fossils, gold & minerals, other — related terms searchers use include creek gravel collecting, desert washes, road cuts, and field collecting.

How distances work near Albany

Every card on this page is a verified directory entry in New York with map coordinates. We measure straight-line distance from the Albany city center — not driving time. A creek rockhounding site 12 miles away on forest roads can take longer than a river access point 20 miles away on a highway.

Field collecting near Albany includes informal gravel bars, dry washes, quarry faces, and developed park collecting areas. Rules, fees, and seasonal access differ by land manager. Never assume collecting is allowed without checking the listing and posted signs the day you visit.

Safety and field conditions near you

Field conditions near Albany change after rain, snowmelt, and summer heat. Unstable slopes, heat exhaustion, loose rock, and flash floods are real risks at creek and quarry rockhounding sites — most sites have no supervision. Check weather and local advisories before you start digging.

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Rockhounding sites near Albany — FAQ

Where can you collect near Albany?

Near Albany, New York, our directory lists 24 natural rockhounding sites within about 100 miles — mainly 1 gemstones, 19 fossilss, 1 gold & minerals, and 3 others. Each listing links to directions, fee notes, and safety context. Use near me on your phone for live distance sorting from your location.

How many rockhounding sites are near Albany, New York?

This page shows 24 mapped rockhounding collecting sites within about 100 miles of Albany. The full New York directory may list additional holes farther out or awaiting coordinates. Counts update as we verify new listings.

What is the closest rockhounding site to Albany?

The closest mapped spot to Albany is H-3. Northwest Corner Of Warner Hill North Of Whitehall Village (19 mi straight-line). Open that listing for driving directions, access notes, and current fee information — unofficial holes can change without notice.

Are rockhounding sites near Albany free?

24 have variable or unverified fees. Open each spot page for current fee details.

What types of rockhounding sites are near Albany?

Near Albany, documented specimen types include gemstones, fossilss, gold & minerals, others. A rockhounding site is a natural outcrop, wash, or creek gravel bar — not a fee dig or shop. Filter by type on the New York state page or open each card for specimen and access details.

When is the best time to visit rockhounding sites near Albany?

Late spring through early fall is the usual field season near Albany, but snowmelt, drought, and weekend crowds change conditions week to week. Check each listing before you drive — storms can make washes and creek banks unsafe.

Is it safe to collect near Albany?

Field collecting near Albany carries real risks: unstable slopes, heat, loose rock, and no rangers at most unofficial sites. Check weather and posted warnings the day you visit. Read our rockhounding safety basics guide and each listing's safety section before you dig.

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