Snake Hill — Rockhounding in Hudson County, New Jersey
Snake Hill is a mapped rockhounding spot in Hudson 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 Snake Hill in Hudson County, New Jersey
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Hudson County
- State
- New Jersey
- Nearest road
- Laurel Hill Road
- Postcode
- 07096
- Coordinates
- 40.75814, -74.08928
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 Snake Hill.
- HobokenHudson County · 3 mi awayAgate, Amethyst, Common Opal
- Bergen Hill by Hudson RiverHudson County · 4 mi awayBanded Agate, Albite, Amethyst
- General Area (Hudson/Passaic)Hudson County · 7 mi awayBanded Agate, Albite, Amethyst
- Houdaille QuarryUnion County · 13 mi awayAgate, Prehnite, Amethyst
- Prospect Park QuarryPassaic County · 13 mi awayBanded Agate, Amethyst, Barite
- HaledonPassaic County · 13 mi awayAgate, Datolite, Pyrolusite
- Bergen CountyBergen County · 14 mi awayAgate, Amethyst, Carnelian
- Pompton RiverPassaic County · 15 mi awayGemstones
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