Where to Find Apatite in New Jersey
New Jersey has 7 mapped collecting spots that report apatite, spread across 4 counties. The largest share sits in Hudson County with 3 spots. 6 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Every apatite spot we track in New Jersey
Bergen Hill by Hudson RiverHudson County, New JerseyPermission required · Banded Agate, Albite, Amethyst +11
General Area (Hudson/Passaic)Hudson County, New JerseyPublic access · Banded Agate, Albite, Amethyst +11- Snake HillHudson County, New JerseyPublic access · Banded Agate, Albite, Amethyst +11
- The PalisadesBergen County, New JerseyPublic access · Banded Agate, Albite, Amethyst +11
- Franklin (minerals)Sussex County, New JerseyPublic access · Apatite, Azurite, Cerussite +3
- HiberniaMorris County, New JerseyPublic access · Apatite, Pyrite, Pyrrhotite
- Mount HopeMorris County, New JerseyPublic access · Apatite, Pyrite, Pyrrhotite
Best counties for apatite in New Jersey
Ranked by the number of mapped apatite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Hudson County3 spots
- Morris County2 spots
- Bergen County1 spot
- Sussex County1 spot
Before you go
Read the apatite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Apatite in the encyclopedia.
Apatite in New Jersey FAQ
Where can you find apatite in New Jersey?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Hudson County, Morris County, and Bergen County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many apatite spots are mapped in New Jersey?+
7 spots across 4 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 apatite 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. 6 of the 7 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt apatite 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.
