Salem County — Rockhounding in Salem County, New Jersey

Salem County is a mapped rockhounding spot in Salem County, New Jersey. Reported finds include amber. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Salem County
State: New Jersey
Nearest road: New Bridge Road
Postcode: 08079
Coordinates: 39.52954, -75.44986

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.

Found at Salem County

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Amber

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Salem County FAQ

Where is Salem County?+

Salem County is in Salem County, New Jersey, at 39.52954, -75.44986. Nearest road: New Bridge Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Salem County?+

Salem County is reported to produce Amber.

Is collecting allowed at Salem 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 Salem County?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.52954, -75.44986 in Google Maps. The nearest road is New Bridge Road.

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