Where to Find Common Opal in New Jersey
6 mapped common opal rockhounding spots in New Jersey, across 2 counties. Common Opal is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 6 common opal rockhounding spots in New Jersey
Common Opal by county in New Jersey
Counties ranked by number of common opal spots in our database.
Every common opal 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 |
Common Opal in New Jersey FAQ
Where can I find common opal in New Jersey?+
RockHoundR tracks 6 common opal spots in New Jersey, spread across 2 counties. The strongest concentration is in Hudson County.
Is collecting common opal legal in New Jersey?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like common opal 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 common opal location in New Jersey?+
Hudson County has the most common opal spots in our database for New Jersey. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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