Sparta — Rockhounding in Sussex County, New Jersey

Sparta is a mapped rockhounding spot in Sussex County, New Jersey. Reported finds include chondrodite, corundum, ruby, diopside, microcline, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Sussex County
State: New Jersey
Nearest road: Benham Way
Postcode: 07871
Coordinates: 41.05624, -74.67483

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 Sparta

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Sparta FAQ

Where is Sparta?+

Sparta is in Sussex County, New Jersey, at 41.05624, -74.67483. Nearest road: Benham Way.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Sparta?+

Sparta is reported to produce Chondrodite, Corundum, Ruby, Diopside, Microcline, Tremolite.

Is collecting allowed at Sparta?+

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 Sparta?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.05624, -74.67483 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Benham Way.

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