The Palisades — Rockhounding in Bergen County, New Jersey
The Palisades is a mapped rockhounding spot in Bergen County, New Jersey. Reported finds include banded agate, albite, amethyst, analcime, apatite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing The Palisades in Bergen County, New Jersey
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Bergen County
- State
- New Jersey
- Nearest road
- Long Path
- Postcode
- 07620
- Coordinates
- 40.95004, -73.92022
Land & collecting status
Generally open to casual rockhounding
Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.
Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of The Palisades.
- Bergen CountyBergen County · 7 mi awayAgate, Amethyst, Carnelian
- Prospect Park QuarryPassaic County · 13 mi awayBanded Agate, Amethyst, Barite
- HaledonPassaic County · 14 mi awayAgate, Datolite, Pyrolusite
- HobokenHudson County · 15 mi awayAgate, Amethyst, Common Opal
- Snake HillHudson County · 16 mi awayBanded Agate, Albite, Amethyst
- Bergen Hill by Hudson RiverHudson County · 18 mi awayBanded Agate, Albite, Amethyst
- Pompton RiverPassaic County · 19 mi awayGemstones
- Pompton LakesPassaic County · 21 mi awayBanded Agate, Amethyst, Barite
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