Where to Find Serpentine in New Jersey
6 mapped serpentine rockhounding spots in New Jersey, across 5 counties. Serpentine is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 6 serpentine rockhounding spots in New Jersey
Serpentine by county in New Jersey
Counties ranked by number of serpentine spots in our database.
Every serpentine spot in New Jersey
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HobokenPaterson Plank Road | Hudson County | 40.7502, -74.0383 | Public | |
| MontvilleTwaits Road | Morris County | 40.9220, -74.3587 | Public | |
| Turkey Mountain General AreaLakeshore Drive | Morris County |
| 40.9397, -74.3756 | Public |
| RingwoodPeters Mine Road | Passaic County | 41.1464, -74.2693 | Public | |
| SomervilleChimney Rock Road | Somerset County | 40.5847, -74.5672 | Public | |
| PhillipsburgRiver Road | Warren County | 40.6473, -75.1900 | Public |
Serpentine in New Jersey FAQ
Where can I find serpentine in New Jersey?+
RockHoundR tracks 6 serpentine spots in New Jersey, spread across 5 counties. The strongest concentration is in Morris County.
Is collecting serpentine legal in New Jersey?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like serpentine 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 serpentine location in New Jersey?+
Morris County has the most serpentine spots in our database for New Jersey. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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