Where to Find Amethyst in New Jersey
New Jersey has 10 mapped collecting spots that report amethyst, spread across 5 counties. The largest share sits in Hudson County County with 4 spots. 10 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 10 amethyst collecting spots in New Jersey
Best counties for amethyst in New Jersey
Ranked by the number of mapped amethyst spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Hudson County4 spots
- Bergen County2 spots
- Passaic County2 spots
- Somerset County1 spot
- Union County1 spot
Every amethyst spot we track in New Jersey
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| 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 |
Before you go
Read the amethyst identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Amethyst in the encyclopedia.
Amethyst in New Jersey FAQ
Where can you find amethyst in New Jersey?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Hudson County County, Bergen County County, and Passaic County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many amethyst spots are mapped in New Jersey?+
10 spots across 5 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect amethyst in New Jersey?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 10 of the 10 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt amethyst in New Jersey with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
