Oldman’s Creek — Rockhounding in Salem County, New Jersey
Oldman’s Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Salem County, New Jersey. Reported finds include amber. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Oldman’s Creek in Salem County, New Jersey
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Salem County
- State
- New Jersey
- Nearest road
- Eldridges Hill Road
- Postcode
- 08098
- Coordinates
- 39.67430, -75.29097
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 Oldman’s Creek.
- HarrisonvilleGloucester County · 1 mi awayAmber
- Mullica HillGloucester County · 6 mi awayAmber, Fossils
- Chestnut CreekGloucester County · 11 mi awayAmber
- Jean & Ric Edelman Fossil ParkGloucester County · 11 mi awayAmber, Fossils
- Bridgeport & GibbstownGloucester County · 11 mi awayAmber
- Salem CountySalem County · 13 mi awayAmber
- Camden CountyCamden County · 22 mi awayJasper, Stripped Agate, Clear Agate
- BurlingtonBurlington County · 30 mi awayAmber
Oldman’s Creek FAQ
Where is Oldman’s Creek?+
Oldman’s Creek is in Salem County, New Jersey, at 39.67430, -75.29097. Nearest road: Eldridges Hill Road.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Oldman’s Creek?+
Oldman’s Creek is reported to produce Amber.
Is collecting allowed at Oldman’s Creek?+
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 Oldman’s Creek?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 39.67430, -75.29097 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Eldridges Hill Road.
