Rockhounding in New Jersey
68 mapped spots across 19 counties. New Jersey produces a wide range of rockhounding-grade material — see the full list of spots, minerals, and access notes below.
Map showing 68 rockhounding spots in New Jersey
Top minerals found in New Jersey
Counts reflect how many spots in this list mention each mineral.
Rockhounding by county in New Jersey
County pages are linked once we have at least 3 mapped spots for a focused guide with coordinates, mineral notes, and nearby spots.
- Morris County11 spotsTop: Pyrite, Apatite, Chalcopyrite
- Somerset County9 spotsTop: Quartz, Agate, Prehnite
- Sussex County6 spotsTop: Fluorite, Willemite, Corundum
- Gloucester County5 spotsTop: Amber, Fossils
- Hunterdon County5 spotsTop: Axinite, Datolite, Actinolite
- Mercer County5 spotsTop: Calcite, Amber, Axinite
- Passaic County5 spotsTop: Calcite, Datolite, Goethite
- Hudson County4 spotsTop: Amethyst, Common Opal, Fire Opal
- Burlington County3 spotsTop: Amber, Clear Agate, Jasper
- Monmouth County3 spotsTop: Quartz, Amber, Fossils
Every rockhounding spot in New Jersey
Sorted by county. Tap coordinates to open in Google Maps, or open RockHoundR for the full map view with land overlays and weather.
New Jersey rockhounding FAQ
Is rockhounding legal in New Jersey?+
Casual hand collecting is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in New Jersey, with daily and annual limits set by the managing field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal lands are off-limits. Always confirm rules with the local agency before a trip.
What rocks and minerals can you find in New Jersey?+
New Jersey spots in this list most commonly produce Quartz, Amber, Calcite, Datolite, Agate. The full list across all spots is broader.
How many rockhounding sites are in New Jersey?+
RockHoundR currently lists 68 rockhounding spots in New Jersey across 19 counties. Many more exist; the app keeps your private finds saved alongside the public ones.
Can I take rocks home from New Jersey public land?+
On most BLM and Forest Service land, recreational hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed in reasonable amounts. Vertebrate fossils, archaeological items, and posted mining-claim minerals are not. Check the field office for current limits.
Map every New Jersey spot in the app
Open the RockHoundR app to see New Jersey on a real map with public land overlays, weather, geology, and your saved finds.
