Morris County — Rockhounding in Morris County, New Jersey
Morris County is a mapped rockhounding spot in Morris County, New Jersey. Reported finds include prehnite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Morris County in Morris County, New Jersey
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Morris County
- State
- New Jersey
- Nearest road
- Cayuga Avenue
- Postcode
- 07866
- Coordinates
- 40.93599, -74.52320
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 Morris County.
- Mount HopeMorris County · 1 mi awayApatite, Pyrite, Pyrrhotite
- HiberniaMorris County · 2 mi awayApatite, Pyrite, Pyrrhotite
- Nolands PointMorris County · 5 mi awayGarnet
- Mine Hill (axinite)Morris County · 5 mi awayAxinite
- Mine Hill (bornite)Morris County · 5 mi awayBornite, Calcite, Chalcopyrite
- Mine Hill (feldspar)Morris County · 6 mi awayFeldspar, Sunstone
- Turkey Mountain General AreaMorris County · 8 mi awayDiopside, Marble, Serpentine
- Mt. FreedomMorris County · 9 mi awayAllanite, Amphibole, Augite
Morris County FAQ
Where is Morris County?+
Morris County is in Morris County, New Jersey, at 40.93599, -74.52320. Nearest road: Cayuga Avenue.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Morris County?+
Morris County is reported to produce Prehnite.
Is collecting allowed at Morris County?+
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 Morris County?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 40.93599, -74.52320 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Cayuga Avenue.
