Where to Find Silver in New Jersey
4 mapped silver rockhounding spots in New Jersey, across 2 counties. Native silver and silver-bearing minerals turn up in old mining-district dumps in Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, and Michigan.
Map of 4 silver rockhounding spots in New Jersey
Silver by county in New Jersey
Counties ranked by number of silver spots in our database.
Every silver spot in New Jersey
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pompton LakesI 287 | Passaic County | 41.0054, -74.3071 | Public | |
| Prospect Park QuarryNorth 16th Street | Passaic County | 40.9404, -74.1748 | Public | |
| Bound BrookFire Road | Somerset County | 40.5890, -74.5678 | Public | |
| SomervilleChimney Rock Road | Somerset County | 40.5847, -74.5672 | Public |
Silver in New Jersey FAQ
Where can I find silver in New Jersey?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 silver spots in New Jersey, spread across 2 counties. The strongest concentration is in Passaic County.
Is collecting silver legal in New Jersey?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like silver 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 silver location in New Jersey?+
Passaic County has the most silver spots in our database for New Jersey. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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