Where to Find Tourmaline in New Jersey
4 mapped tourmaline rockhounding spots in New Jersey, across 3 counties. Tourmaline is a complex boron silicate that comes in nearly every color.
Map of 4 tourmaline rockhounding spots in New Jersey
Tourmaline by county in New Jersey
Counties ranked by number of tourmaline spots in our database.
Every tourmaline spot in New Jersey
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. GilboaDaniel Bray Highway | Hunterdon County |
| 40.3898, -74.9562 | Public |
| LambertvilleRiver Road | Mercer County |
| 40.3236, -74.9120 | Public |
| Bound BrookFire Road | Somerset County | 40.5890, -74.5678 | Public | |
| Rock Hill QuarryGeorgetown-Franklin Turnpike | Somerset County | 40.3969, -74.6168 | Public |
Tourmaline in New Jersey FAQ
Where can I find tourmaline in New Jersey?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 tourmaline spots in New Jersey, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Somerset County.
Is collecting tourmaline legal in New Jersey?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like tourmaline 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 tourmaline location in New Jersey?+
Somerset County has the most tourmaline spots in our database for New Jersey. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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