ArtiniteNY
Androvette Clay Pits
Androvette Clay Pits is a documented mineral occurrence near NY. Reported specimens include Artinite, Serpentine. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsRockhounding sites near New York City
24 rockhounding collecting sites within about 100 miles of New York City, New York.
This page lists 24 natural rockhounding sites near New York City, New York, sorted by distance within about 100 miles.
Where can you collect near New York City?
Near New York City, New York, our directory maps 24 natural rockhounding sites within about 100 miles of the city center — including 1 geodes, 5 fossilss, 4 gold & mineralss, and 14 others. The closest mapped spot is Androvette Clay Pits (17 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 New York City
| Central place | New York City, New York |
|---|---|
| Search radius | About 100 miles |
| Mapped spots | 24 |
| Closest listing | Androvette Clay Pits (17 mi) |
| Specimen types | Geodes (1), Fossils (5), Gold & Minerals (4), Other (14) |
| Typical fees | 24 varies |
All rockhounding sites near New York City
24 rockhounding collecting sites in New York, sorted by distance from the city center. For live GPS sorting, use rockhounding sites near me.
GraphiteNY
Peter Wyant Mica Property Deposit
Peter Wyant Mica Property Deposit is a mineral prospect in Rockland, New York, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Graphite, Mica.
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Peeksill
Peeksill is a documented mineral occurrence near NY. Reported specimens include Sunstone. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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MineralNY
Phillips Sulfide, Magnetite, And Uranium Mine
Phillips Sulfide, Magnetite, and Uranium Mine is a historic mining site in Putnam, New York, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Gold, Iron, Nickel, Silver.
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Phillips Mine
Phillips Mine is a historic mining site in Putnam, Westchester, New York, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Iron, Pyrite.
View detailsChrysotile asbestosNY
Area Near West Point
Area Near West Point is a documented mineral occurrence near NY. Reported specimens include Chrysotile asbestos. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsBlue CorundumNY
Amity
Amity is a documented mineral occurrence near NY. Reported specimens include Blue Corundum, White Corundum, Fluorite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Mines (orange County)
Mines (Orange County) is a documented mineral occurrence near NY. Reported specimens include Arsenopyrite, Leucopyrite, Scorodite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsBloodstoneNY
Craigsville
Craigsville is a documented mineral occurrence near NY. Reported specimens include Bloodstone. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Cornwall (wallkill River)
Cornwall (Wallkill River) is a documented mineral occurrence near NY. Reported specimens include Bloodstone, Jasper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsMagnetiteNY
Tilly Foster Iron Mine
Tilly Foster Iron Mine is a documented mineral occurrence near NY. Reported specimens include Magnetite, Brucite, Chondronite, Clinochlore, Titanite, Many minerals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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FossilNY
Philipsburg
Fossil collection site in the Rochdale, New York. Environment: carbonate indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Pine Pond
Pine Pond is a documented mineral occurrence near NY. Reported specimens include Arsenopyrite, Asbestos, Leucopyrite, Pyrite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsFossilNY
Shawangunk
Fossil collection site, Ulster County, New York. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Summitville
Summitville is a documented mineral occurrence near NY. Reported specimens include Sphalerite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Probably Borrow Pit Of Soft Rock Or Unconsolidated Material
Probably Borrow Pit of Soft Rock Or Unconsolidated Material is a historic mining site in Dutchess, New York, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Soapstone.
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GeodeNY
Hudson Valley Geodes
Limestone and dolomite exposures in Ulster County occasionally yield small quartz geodes in creek gravels of the Shawangunk foothills.
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Ulster County
Ulster County is a documented mineral occurrence near NY. Reported specimens include Sphalerite, Siderite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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3144a, Atrypa-coelospira-nucleospira Community, Onondaga Limestone, Ny
Fossil collection site in the Onondaga, Ulster County, New York. Environment: deep subtidal shelf. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Southampton
Fossil collection site, Suffolk County, New York. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
View detailsMineralNY
Ne Dutchess County
NE Dutchess County is a documented mineral occurrence near NY. Reported specimens include Galena, Goethite, Limonite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsBariteNY
Ancram Area Lead Mines
Ancram area lead mines is a documented mineral occurrence near NY. Reported specimens include Barite, Galena, Sphalerite, Pyrite, Quartz. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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3138a, Atrypa-coelospira-nucleospira Community, Onondaga Limestone, Ny
Fossil collection site in the Onondaga, Ulster County, New York. Environment: deep subtidal shelf. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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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.
View detailsTypes of rockhounding sites near New York City
Browse by specimen type in New York — each link opens the full state directory for that category.
Geodes (1)
Where to find geodes near you — Keokuk / Warsaw Formation crystals, Utah Dugway BLM beds, Indiana limestone, Tennessee plateau nodules, and more hollow quartz-lined collecting sites.
Fossils (5)
Trilobites, brachiopods, petrified wood, and other paleontological collecting on public land.
Gold & Minerals (4)
Placer gold, pyrite, copper minerals, and general ore-mineral localities open to casual collecting.
Other (14)
Mixed or specialty collecting — zeolites, fluorescent minerals, thundereggs, and unique regional finds.
Natural collecting sites in the New York City area
New York City 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 Androvette Clay Pits about 17 mi from the city center.
The mix spans geodes, fossils, gold & minerals, other — related terms searchers use include creek gravel collecting, river rockhounding sites, spring-fed pools, and field collecting.
How distances work near New York City
Every card on this page is a verified directory entry in New York with map coordinates. We measure straight-line distance from the New York City 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 New York City 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 New York City 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 New York City — FAQ
Where can you collect near New York City?
Near New York City, New York, our directory lists 24 natural rockhounding sites within about 100 miles — mainly 1 geodes, 5 fossilss, 4 gold & mineralss, and 14 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 New York City, New York?
This page shows 24 mapped rockhounding collecting sites within about 100 miles of New York City. 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 New York City?
The closest mapped spot to New York City is Androvette Clay Pits (17 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 New York City free?
24 have variable or unverified fees. Open each spot page for current fee details.
What types of rockhounding sites are near New York City?
Near New York City, documented specimen types include geodes, fossilss, gold & mineralss, 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 New York City?
Late spring through early fall is the usual field season near New York City, but snowmelt, drought, and weekend crowds change conditions week to week. Check each listing before you drive — high water after storms can make creeks and rivers unsafe.
Is it safe to collect at rivers and creeks near New York City?
Field collecting near New York City carries real risks: cold water, currents, rocks, and no rangers or land managers at most unofficial sites. Check weather, weather and access, and posted warnings the day you visit. Read our river safety guide and each listing's safety section before you start digging.
Listing data last updated across spots on this page.