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Treasure Mountain Mine
Treasure Mountain Mine is a documented mineral occurrence near NY. Reported specimens include Quartz, Fluorite, Calcite, Galena. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsRockhounding sites near Herkimer
24 rockhounding collecting sites within about 60 miles of Herkimer, New York.
This page lists 24 natural rockhounding sites near Herkimer, New York, sorted by distance within about 60 miles.
Where can you collect near Herkimer?
Near Herkimer, New York, our directory maps 24 natural rockhounding sites within about 60 miles of the city center — including 4 quartz & crystalss, 7 gemstoness, 12 fossilss, and 1 gold & minerals. The closest mapped spot is Treasure Mountain Mine (0.3 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 Herkimer
| Central place | Herkimer, New York |
|---|---|
| Search radius | About 60 miles |
| Mapped spots | 24 |
| Closest listing | Treasure Mountain Mine (0.3 mi) |
| Specimen types | Quartz & Crystals (4), Gemstones (7), Fossils (12), Gold & Minerals (1) |
| Typical fees | 2 fee · 22 varies |
All rockhounding sites near Herkimer
24 rockhounding collecting sites in New York, sorted by distance from the city center. For live GPS sorting, use rockhounding sites near me.
QuartzNY
Ace Of Diamonds Mine
A popular Herkimer County fee mine where visitors break dolomite matrix to extract brilliant quartz crystal clusters.
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Herkimer Diamond Mines
World-famous doubly terminated quartz crystals called Herkimer diamonds occur in dolomite vugs of the Mohawk Valley near Herkimer.
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Diamond Mountain Mining
Diamond Mountain Mining is a documented mineral occurrence near NY. Reported specimens include Garnet, Epidote, Quartz. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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General Area (herkimer County 3)
General Area (Herkimer County 3) is a documented mineral occurrence near NY. Reported specimens include Herkimer Diamonds. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Allan Langheinrich Quarry, Between Elizabethtown And Spinnerville
Fossil collection site in the Fiddlers Green, New York. Environment: lagoonal/restricted shallow subtidal. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Ace Of Diamonds & Herkimer Diamonds Mine
Ace of Diamonds & Herkimer Diamonds Mine is a documented mineral occurrence near NY. Reported specimens include Herkimer Diamonds. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Ledges In Field 50 M South Of Road, 0.6 Km West-northwest Of Cranes Corners
Fossil collection site in the Manlius, Herkimer County, New York. Environment: carbonate indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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General Area (herkimer County 2)
General Area (Herkimer County 2) is a documented mineral occurrence near NY. Reported specimens include Herkimer Diamonds. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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General Area (herkimer County 1)
General Area (Herkimer County 1) is a documented mineral occurrence near NY. Reported specimens include Herkimer Diamonds. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Locality 31 (county Rd 24), Camarotoechia Sandstones, Mottville Member, Otsego C
Fossil collection site in the Skaneateles, Otsego County, New York. Environment: shoreface. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Modiolopsis-murchisonia Community Of The Herkimer Formation
Fossil collection site in the Herkimer, Utica County County, New York. Environment: transition zone/lower shoreface. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Locality 32 (county Rd 24), Camarotoechia Sandstones, Mottville Member, Otsego C
Fossil collection site in the Skaneateles, Otsego County, New York. Environment: shoreface. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Locality 30 (plainfield Center), Camarotoechia Sandstones, Mottville Member, Ots
Fossil collection site in the Skaneateles, Otsego County, New York. Environment: shoreface. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Crystal Grove Diamond Mine
Crystal Grove Diamond Mine is a documented mineral occurrence near NY. Reported specimens include Herkimer Diamonds (Quartz Crystals). Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Locality 27 (tubbs Road), Camarotoechia Sandstones, Mottville Member, Oneida Co
Fossil collection site in the Skaneateles, Oneida County, New York. Environment: shoreface. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Locality 29 (button Falls), Camarotoechia Sandstones, Mottville Member, Madison
Fossil collection site in the Skaneateles, Madison County, New York. Environment: shoreface. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Millport Equivalent, Ambocoelia-tylothyris Comm., Lower West Falls Group, South-
Fossil collection site in the Millport equivalent, New York. Environment: prodelta. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Toddsville
Toddsville is a documented mineral occurrence near NY. Reported specimens include Sapphire. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Locality 24 (tinker Hollow Road), Camarotoechia Sandstones, Mottville Member, Ma
Fossil collection site in the Skaneateles, Madison County, New York. Environment: shoreface. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Locality 26 (fitch Road), Camarotoechia Sandstones, Mottville Member, Madison Co
Fossil collection site in the Skaneateles, Madison County, New York. Environment: shoreface. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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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.
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Noblesville 21a2
Fossil collection site in the Moscow, New York. Environment: offshore. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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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.
View detailsMap of rockhounding sites near Herkimer
Pins within about 60 miles — open a listing for fees, access, and directions.
24 sites mapped near Herkimer
Closest sites by distance
- Treasure Mountain Mine — 0 mi · Quartz
- Ace Of Diamonds Mine — 1 mi · Quartz
- Herkimer Diamond Mines — 1 mi · Quartz
- Diamond Mountain Mining — 6 mi · Garnet
- General Area (herkimer County 3) — 6 mi · Diamond
- Allan Langheinrich Quarry, Between Elizabethtown And Spinnerville — 6 mi · Fossil
- Ace Of Diamonds & Herkimer Diamonds Mine — 7 mi · Diamond
- Ledges In Field 50 M South Of Road, 0.6 Km West-northwest Of Cranes Corners — 8 mi · Fossil
- General Area (herkimer County 2) — 8 mi · Diamond
- General Area (herkimer County 1) — 9 mi · Diamond
- Locality 31 (county Rd 24), Camarotoechia Sandstones, Mottville Member, Otsego C — 13 mi · Fossil
- Modiolopsis-murchisonia Community Of The Herkimer Formation — 14 mi · Fossil
- Locality 32 (county Rd 24), Camarotoechia Sandstones, Mottville Member, Otsego C — 15 mi · Fossil
- Locality 30 (plainfield Center), Camarotoechia Sandstones, Mottville Member, Ots — 16 mi · Fossil
- Crystal Grove Diamond Mine — 18 mi · Quartz
Types of rockhounding sites near Herkimer
Browse by specimen type in New York — each link opens the full state directory for that category.
Quartz & Crystals (4)
Quartz veins, crystal pockets, and pegmatite sites — from Herkimer diamonds to Arkansas clear quartz.
Gemstones (7)
Facetable and collector gems — emeralds, sapphires, garnets, topaz, beryl, and tourmaline localities.
Fossils (12)
Trilobites, brachiopods, petrified wood, and other paleontological collecting on public land.
Gold & Minerals (1)
Placer gold, pyrite, copper minerals, and general ore-mineral localities open to casual collecting.
Natural collecting sites in the Herkimer area
Herkimer is a practical launch point for day trips to natural rockhounding sites in New York. Within about 60 miles you will find 24 mapped destinations in our directory, starting with Treasure Mountain Mine about 0.3 mi from the city center.
The mix spans quartz & crystals, gemstones, fossils, gold & minerals — related terms searchers use include creek gravel collecting, desert washes, road cuts, and field collecting.
How distances work near Herkimer
Every card on this page is a verified directory entry in New York with map coordinates. We measure straight-line distance from the Herkimer 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 Herkimer 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 Herkimer 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.
We publish original planning copy, safety tips, and last-updated dates on each listing. See our editorial policy for sourcing standards, or contact us if access or conditions have changed.
Rockhounding sites near Herkimer — FAQ
Where can you collect near Herkimer?
Near Herkimer, New York, our directory lists 24 natural rockhounding sites within about 60 miles — mainly 4 quartz & crystalss, 7 gemstoness, 12 fossilss, and 1 gold & minerals. 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 Herkimer, New York?
This page shows 24 mapped rockhounding collecting sites within about 60 miles of Herkimer. 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 Herkimer?
The closest mapped spot to Herkimer is Treasure Mountain Mine (0.3 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 Herkimer free?
2 require a fee or park admission; 22 have variable or unverified fees. Open each spot page for current fee details.
What types of rockhounding sites are near Herkimer?
Near Herkimer, documented specimen types include quartz & crystalss, gemstoness, fossilss, gold & minerals. 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 Herkimer?
Late spring through early fall is the usual field season near Herkimer, 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 Herkimer?
Field collecting near Herkimer 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.
Listing data last updated across spots on this page.