Stirling — Rockhounding in Morris County, New Jersey
Stirling is a mapped rockhounding spot in Morris County, New Jersey. Reported finds include carnelian. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Stirling in Morris County, New Jersey
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Morris County
- State
- New Jersey
- Nearest road
- Whitebridge Road
- Postcode
- 07946
- Coordinates
- 40.69674, -74.48471
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 Stirling.
- Union CountySomerset County · 5 mi awayAgate, Apophyllite, Albite
- BarnardsvilleSomerset County · 5 mi awayAgate, Geodes, Quartz
- Warren TownshipSomerset County · 5 mi awayBanded Agate, Moss Agate, Chalcedony
- Houdaille QuarryUnion County · 8 mi awayAgate, Prehnite, Amethyst
- Bound BrookSomerset County · 9 mi awayAgate, Bornite, Calcite
- SomervilleSomerset County · 9 mi awayAgate, Albite, Datolite
- Mt. FreedomMorris County · 10 mi awayAllanite, Amphibole, Augite
- Mine Hill (feldspar)Morris County · 14 mi awayFeldspar, Sunstone
Stirling FAQ
Where is Stirling?+
Stirling is in Morris County, New Jersey, at 40.69674, -74.48471. Nearest road: Whitebridge Road.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Stirling?+
Stirling is reported to produce Carnelian.
Is collecting allowed at Stirling?+
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 Stirling?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 40.69674, -74.48471 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Whitebridge Road.
