Where to Find Amber in New Jersey
13 mapped amber rockhounding spots in New Jersey, across 6 counties. Amber is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 13 amber rockhounding spots in New Jersey
Amber by county in New Jersey
Counties ranked by number of amber spots in our database.
Every amber spot in New Jersey
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BurlingtonRancocas Creek Trail | Burlington County | 40.0396, -74.9776 | Public | |
| Burlington CountyWest Avenue Nature Trails | Burlington County | 40.0650, -74.9354 | Public | |
| VincentownRed Lion Road | Burlington County | 39.9335, -74.7563 | Public | |
| Camden CountyDelaware River Heritage Trail | Camden County | 39.9561, -75.1032 | Public | |
| Bridgeport & Gibbstown | Gloucester County | 39.8310, -75.3072 | Public | |
| Chestnut CreekWenonah Avenue | Gloucester County | 39.7888, -75.1605 | Public | |
| HarrisonvilleLake Street | Gloucester County | 39.6821, -75.2677 | Public | |
| Jean & Ric Edelman Fossil ParkVeterans Memorial Highway | Gloucester County | 39.7622, -75.1274 | Public | |
| Mullica HillMullica Hill Road | Gloucester County | 39.7331, -75.2202 | Public | |
| Crosswick’s CreekLongwood Drive | Mercer County | 40.1666, -74.6706 | Public | |
| Shark RiverWest Dianne Drive | Monmouth County | 40.2002, -74.0728 | Public | |
| Oldman’s CreekEldridges Hill Road | Salem County | 39.6743, -75.2910 | Public | |
| Salem CountyNew Bridge Road | Salem County | 39.5295, -75.4499 | Public |
Amber in New Jersey FAQ
Where can I find amber in New Jersey?+
RockHoundR tracks 13 amber spots in New Jersey, spread across 6 counties. The strongest concentration is in Gloucester County.
Is collecting amber legal in New Jersey?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like amber is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in New Jersey, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best amber location in New Jersey?+
Gloucester County has the most amber spots in our database for New Jersey. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
Other minerals to find in New Jersey
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