Where to Find Epidote in New Jersey
8 mapped epidote rockhounding spots in New Jersey, across 6 counties. Epidote is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 8 epidote rockhounding spots in New Jersey
Epidote by county in New Jersey
Counties ranked by number of epidote spots in our database.
Every epidote 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 | |
| Mt. GilboaDaniel Bray Highway | Hunterdon County |
| 40.3898, -74.9562 | Public |
| Pennington MountainWoodsville Road | Mercer County | 40.3616, -74.8063 | Public | |
| RingwoodPeters Mine Road | Passaic County | 41.1464, -74.2693 | Public | |
| FranklinN. Church Road | Sussex County | 41.1202, -74.5930 | Public |
Epidote in New Jersey FAQ
Where can I find epidote in New Jersey?+
RockHoundR tracks 8 epidote spots in New Jersey, spread across 6 counties. The strongest concentration is in Hudson County.
Is collecting epidote legal in New Jersey?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like epidote 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 epidote location in New Jersey?+
Hudson County has the most epidote spots in our database for New Jersey. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
