Prospect Park Quarry — Rockhounding in Passaic County, New Jersey
Prospect Park Quarry is a mapped rockhounding spot in Passaic County, New Jersey. Reported finds include banded agate, amethyst, barite, calcite, chalcedony, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Prospect Park Quarry in Passaic County, New Jersey
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Passaic County
- State
- New Jersey
- Nearest road
- North 16th Street
- Postcode
- 07508
- Coordinates
- 40.94039, -74.17482
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 Prospect Park Quarry.
- HaledonPassaic County · 1 mi awayAgate, Datolite, Pyrolusite
- Pompton RiverPassaic County · 6 mi awayGemstones
- Bergen CountyBergen County · 7 mi awayAgate, Amethyst, Carnelian
- Pompton LakesPassaic County · 8 mi awayBanded Agate, Amethyst, Barite
- MontvilleMorris County · 10 mi awaySerpentine
- Turkey Mountain General AreaMorris County · 10 mi awayDiopside, Marble, Serpentine
- The PalisadesBergen County · 13 mi awayBanded Agate, Albite, Amethyst
- Snake HillHudson County · 13 mi awayBanded Agate, Albite, Amethyst
Prospect Park Quarry FAQ
Where is Prospect Park Quarry?+
What rocks and minerals can you find at Prospect Park Quarry?+
Is collecting allowed at Prospect Park Quarry?+
How do I get to Prospect Park Quarry?+
More rockhounding in New Jersey
See all 68 New Jersey spots →Open Prospect Park Quarry on the map
Use the RockHoundR app for live land overlays, weather, geology, directions, and saved finds.
