Where to Find Datolite in New Jersey
12 mapped datolite rockhounding spots in New Jersey, across 5 counties. Datolite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 12 datolite rockhounding spots in New Jersey
Datolite by county in New Jersey
Counties ranked by number of datolite spots in our database.
Every datolite 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 | |
| Snake HillLaurel Hill Road | Hudson County | 40.7581, -74.0893 | Public | |
| Lambertville QuarryDaniel Bray Highway | Hunterdon County |
| 40.3931, -74.9597 | Public |
| Mt. GilboaDaniel Bray Highway | Hunterdon County |
| 40.3898, -74.9562 | Public |
| HaledonValley View Road | Passaic County | 40.9365, -74.1943 | Public | |
| Pompton LakesI 287 | Passaic County | 41.0054, -74.3071 | Public | |
| Prospect Park QuarryNorth 16th Street | Passaic County | 40.9404, -74.1748 | Public | |
| SomervilleChimney Rock Road | Somerset County | 40.5847, -74.5672 | Public | |
| Union CountyValley Road | Somerset County | 40.6602, -74.4091 | Public |
Datolite in New Jersey FAQ
Where can I find datolite in New Jersey?+
RockHoundR tracks 12 datolite spots in New Jersey, spread across 5 counties. The strongest concentration is in Hudson County.
Is collecting datolite legal in New Jersey?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like datolite 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 datolite location in New Jersey?+
Hudson County has the most datolite spots in our database for New Jersey. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
