Burlington: Amber Rockhounding in Burlington County, New Jersey

Updated June 2026

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Burlington County
State: New Jersey
Nearest road: Rancocas Creek Trail
Postcode: 08075
Coordinates: 40.03956, -74.97763

Geology at Burlington

This spot sits on Potomac Formation, unit 3, mapped as sand and clay that formed roughly 100 to 94 million years ago. Loose deposits like these are float-collecting ground: erosion keeps moving durable rocks and minerals into gravel bars, cutbanks, and washes.

Mapped unit: Potomac Formation, unit 3
Age: 100–94 Ma (Late Cretaceous)
Rock types: sand and clay
Elevation: 0 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Burlington

Best months: February to December. Typical highs run 89°F in midsummer and 42°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 27°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, NE PHILA AP station (3 mi away).

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.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Burlington

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Amber Encyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Burlington.

Across the state line from Burlington

Burlington is close enough to the New Jersey border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Burlington FAQ

Where is Burlington?+

Burlington is in Burlington County, New Jersey, at 40.03956, -74.97763. Nearest road: Rancocas Creek Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Burlington?+

Burlington is reported to produce Amber.

Is collecting allowed at Burlington?+

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.

What tools should I bring to Burlington?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, safety glasses, and a collecting bag cover the basics here. Add a spray bottle: wet rock shows color and pattern that dry rock hides.

When is the best time to visit Burlington?+

The most comfortable months at Burlington are February to December.

How do I get to Burlington?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.03956, -74.97763 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Rancocas Creek Trail.

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