Where to Find Galena in New Jersey
9 mapped galena rockhounding spots in New Jersey, across 5 counties. Galena is the heavy, bright-cleaved lead sulfide that defined many historic mining districts.
Map of 9 galena rockhounding spots in New Jersey
Galena by county in New Jersey
Counties ranked by number of galena spots in our database.
Every galena 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 | |
| Pompton LakesI 287 | Passaic County | 41.0054, -74.3071 | Public | |
| Prospect Park QuarryNorth 16th Street | Passaic County | 40.9404, -74.1748 | Public | |
| Rock Hill QuarryGeorgetown-Franklin Turnpike | Somerset County | 40.3969, -74.6168 | Public | |
| Union CountyValley Road | Somerset County | 40.6602, -74.4091 | Public | |
| Franklin (minerals)Cork Hill Road | Sussex County | 41.1008, -74.5931 | Public |
Galena in New Jersey FAQ
Where can I find galena in New Jersey?+
RockHoundR tracks 9 galena spots in New Jersey, spread across 5 counties. The strongest concentration is in Hudson County.
Is collecting galena legal in New Jersey?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like galena 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 galena location in New Jersey?+
Hudson County has the most galena spots in our database for New Jersey. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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