Where to Find Fire Opal in New Jersey
New Jersey has 6 mapped collecting spots that report fire opal, spread across 2 counties. The largest share sits in Hudson County County with 4 spots. 6 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 6 fire opal collecting spots in New Jersey
Best counties for fire opal in New Jersey
Ranked by the number of mapped fire opal spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Hudson County4 spots
- Bergen County2 spots
Every fire opal spot we track in New Jersey
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| 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 |
Before you go
Read the fire opal identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Fire Opal in the encyclopedia.
Fire Opal in New Jersey FAQ
Where can you find fire opal in New Jersey?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Hudson County County and Bergen County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many fire opal spots are mapped in New Jersey?+
6 spots across 2 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 fire opal 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 6 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt fire opal 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.
