Chestnut Creek — Rockhounding in Gloucester County, New Jersey

Chestnut Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Reported finds include amber. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Gloucester County
State: New Jersey
Nearest road: Wenonah Avenue
Postcode: 08051
Coordinates: 39.78876, -75.16049

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.

Found at Chestnut Creek

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Amber

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Chestnut Creek FAQ

Where is Chestnut Creek?+

Chestnut Creek is in Gloucester County, New Jersey, at 39.78876, -75.16049. Nearest road: Wenonah Avenue.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Chestnut Creek?+

Chestnut Creek is reported to produce Amber.

Is collecting allowed at Chestnut Creek?+

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. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Chestnut Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.78876, -75.16049 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Wenonah Avenue.

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