Franklin — Rockhounding in Sussex County, New Jersey
Franklin is a mapped rockhounding spot in Sussex County, New Jersey. Reported finds include epidote, pyrite, fluorite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Franklin in Sussex County, New Jersey
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Sussex County
- State
- New Jersey
- Nearest road
- N. Church Road
- Postcode
- 07460
- Coordinates
- 41.12016, -74.59302
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 Franklin.
- Franklin FurnaceSussex County · 0 mi awayFluorite, Franklinite, Magnetite
- Franklin (minerals)Sussex County · 1 mi awayApatite, Azurite, Cerussite
- Franklin-Ogdensburg-Sterling Hill mining districtSussex County · 3 mi awayWillemite, Zincite, Calcite
- SpartaSussex County · 6 mi awayChondrodite, Corundum, Ruby
- Sulphur Hill MineSussex County · 11 mi awayWillemite
- Nolands PointMorris County · 12 mi awayGarnet
- Mount HopeMorris County · 13 mi awayApatite, Pyrite, Pyrrhotite
- HiberniaMorris County · 13 mi awayApatite, Pyrite, Pyrrhotite
Franklin FAQ
Where is Franklin?+
Franklin is in Sussex County, New Jersey, at 41.12016, -74.59302. Nearest road: N. Church Road.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Franklin?+
Franklin is reported to produce Epidote, Pyrite, Fluorite.
Is collecting allowed at Franklin?+
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 Franklin?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 41.12016, -74.59302 in Google Maps. The nearest road is N. Church Road.
