Where to Find Amethyst in New Jersey
10 mapped amethyst rockhounding spots in New Jersey, across 5 counties. Amethyst is purple quartz, prized for color saturation.
Map of 10 amethyst rockhounding spots in New Jersey
Amethyst by county in New Jersey
Counties ranked by number of amethyst spots in our database.
Every amethyst spot in New Jersey
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen CountySoldier Hill Road | Bergen County | 40.9654, -74.0542 | Public | |
| The PalisadesLong Path | Bergen County | 40.9500, -73.9202 | Public | |
| Bergen Hill by Hudson RiverNew Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | Hudson County | 40.7108, -74.0543 | Public | |
| General Area (Hudson/Passaic)New Street | Hudson County | 40.6634, -74.1099 | Public | |
| HobokenPaterson Plank Road | Hudson County | 40.7502, -74.0383 | Public | |
| Snake HillLaurel Hill Road | Hudson County | 40.7581, -74.0893 | Public | |
| Pompton LakesI 287 | Passaic County | 41.0054, -74.3071 | Public | |
| Prospect Park QuarryNorth 16th Street | Passaic County | 40.9404, -74.1748 | Public | |
| Warren TownshipRed Hill Road | Somerset County | 40.6298, -74.5312 | Public | |
| Houdaille QuarryPhillipsburg-Newark Expressway | Union County | 40.7100, -74.3348 | Public |
Amethyst in New Jersey FAQ
Where can I find amethyst in New Jersey?+
RockHoundR tracks 10 amethyst spots in New Jersey, spread across 5 counties. The strongest concentration is in Hudson County.
Is collecting amethyst legal in New Jersey?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like amethyst 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 amethyst location in New Jersey?+
Hudson County has the most amethyst spots in our database for New Jersey. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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