Rockhounding in Morris County, New Jersey
11 mapped rockhounding spots in Morris County. Most commonly produces pyrite, apatite, chalcopyrite, garnet.
Map showing 11 rockhounding spots in Morris County, New Jersey
Minerals reported in Morris County
Spots in Morris County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| HiberniaFour Birds / Hibernia Brook Trail | 40.9449, -74.4928 | Public | |
| Mine Hill (axinite)West Dewey Avenue |
| 40.8989, -74.6049 | Public |
| Mine Hill (bornite)Iron Mountain Road | 40.8866, -74.6050 | Public | |
| Mine Hill (feldspar)White Trail/Old Dickerson Mine Road | 40.8729, -74.6106 | Public | |
| MontvilleTwaits Road | 40.9220, -74.3587 | Public | |
| Morris CountyCayuga Avenue | 40.9360, -74.5232 | Public | |
| Mount HopeLake Denmark Road | 40.9372, -74.5400 | Public | |
| Mt. FreedomRandolph Trails/Patriots' Path (Blue) |
| 40.8207, -74.5848 | Public |
| Nolands PointEspanong Road | 40.9480, -74.6144 | Public | |
| StirlingWhitebridge Road | 40.6967, -74.4847 | Public | |
| Turkey Mountain General AreaLakeshore Drive |
| 40.9397, -74.3756 | Public |
Other rockhounding counties in New Jersey
- Somerset County9 spotsTop: Quartz, Agate, Prehnite
- Sussex County6 spotsTop: Fluorite, Willemite, Corundum
- Gloucester County5 spotsTop: Amber, Fossils
- Hunterdon County5 spotsTop: Axinite, Datolite, Actinolite
- Mercer County5 spotsTop: Calcite, Amber, Axinite
- Passaic County5 spotsTop: Calcite, Datolite, Goethite
Morris County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Morris County, New Jersey?+
RockHoundR tracks 11 rockhounding spots in Morris County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Morris County?+
Spots in Morris County most often produce Pyrite, Apatite, Chalcopyrite, Garnet, Pyrrhotite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Morris County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
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