Shark River — Rockhounding in Monmouth County, New Jersey

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Monmouth County
State: New Jersey
Nearest road: West Dianne Drive
Postcode: 07753
Coordinates: 40.20023, -74.07277

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 Shark River

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Amber

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Shark River FAQ

Where is Shark River?+

Shark River is in Monmouth County, New Jersey, at 40.20023, -74.07277. Nearest road: West Dianne Drive.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Shark River?+

Shark River is reported to produce Amber.

Is collecting allowed at Shark River?+

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 Shark River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.20023, -74.07277 in Google Maps. The nearest road is West Dianne Drive.

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