Where to Find Calcite in New Jersey
13 mapped calcite rockhounding spots in New Jersey, across 7 counties. Calcite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 13 calcite rockhounding spots in New Jersey
Calcite by county in New Jersey
Counties ranked by number of calcite spots in our database.
Every calcite spot in New Jersey
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Snake HillLaurel Hill Road | Hudson County | 40.7581, -74.0893 | Public | |
| Belle MountainValley Road | Mercer County | 40.3360, -74.9249 | Public | |
| Pennington MountainWoodsville Road | Mercer County | 40.3616, -74.8063 | Public | |
| Mine Hill (bornite)Iron Mountain Road | Morris County | 40.8866, -74.6050 | Public | |
| Pompton LakesI 287 | Passaic County | 41.0054, -74.3071 | Public | |
| Prospect Park QuarryNorth 16th Street | Passaic County | 40.9404, -74.1748 | Public | |
| RingwoodPeters Mine Road | Passaic County | 41.1464, -74.2693 | Public | |
| Bound BrookFire Road | Somerset County | 40.5890, -74.5678 | Public | |
| HopewellLong Hill Road | Somerset County | 40.4578, -74.7207 | Public | |
| Franklin-Ogdensburg-Sterling Hill mining districtPlant Street | Sussex County | 41.0835, -74.6053 | Public |
Calcite in New Jersey FAQ
Where can I find calcite in New Jersey?+
RockHoundR tracks 13 calcite spots in New Jersey, spread across 7 counties. The strongest concentration is in Hudson County.
Is collecting calcite legal in New Jersey?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like calcite 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 calcite location in New Jersey?+
Hudson County has the most calcite spots in our database for New Jersey. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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