Hoboken — Rockhounding in Hudson County, New Jersey

Hoboken is a mapped rockhounding spot in Hudson County, New Jersey. Reported finds include agate, amethyst, common opal, fire opal, magnesite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Hudson County
State: New Jersey
Nearest road: Paterson Plank Road
Postcode: 07094
Coordinates: 40.75016, -74.03834

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 Hoboken

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Hoboken FAQ

Where is Hoboken?+

Hoboken is in Hudson County, New Jersey, at 40.75016, -74.03834. Nearest road: Paterson Plank Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Hoboken?+

Hoboken is reported to produce Agate, Amethyst, Common Opal, Fire Opal, Magnesite, Serpentine.

Is collecting allowed at Hoboken?+

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 Hoboken?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.75016, -74.03834 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Paterson Plank Road.

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