Montville — Rockhounding in Morris County, New Jersey
Montville is a mapped rockhounding spot in Morris County, New Jersey. Reported finds include serpentine. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Montville in Morris County, New Jersey
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Morris County
- State
- New Jersey
- Nearest road
- Twaits Road
- Postcode
- 07082
- Coordinates
- 40.92200, -74.35868
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 Montville.
- Turkey Mountain General AreaMorris County · 2 mi awayDiopside, Marble, Serpentine
- Pompton RiverPassaic County · 4 mi awayGemstones
- Pompton LakesPassaic County · 6 mi awayBanded Agate, Amethyst, Barite
- HiberniaMorris County · 7 mi awayApatite, Pyrite, Pyrrhotite
- HaledonPassaic County · 9 mi awayAgate, Datolite, Pyrolusite
- Morris CountyMorris County · 9 mi awayPrehnite
- Mount HopeMorris County · 10 mi awayApatite, Pyrite, Pyrrhotite
- Prospect Park QuarryPassaic County · 10 mi awayBanded Agate, Amethyst, Barite
Montville FAQ
Where is Montville?+
Montville is in Morris County, New Jersey, at 40.92200, -74.35868. Nearest road: Twaits Road.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Montville?+
Montville is reported to produce Serpentine.
Is collecting allowed at Montville?+
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 Montville?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 40.92200, -74.35868 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Twaits Road.
