Camden County: Jasper & Stripped Agate Rockhounding in Camden County, New Jersey

Updated June 2026

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Camden County
State: New Jersey
Nearest road: Delaware River Heritage Trail
Postcode: 08105
Coordinates: 39.95608, -75.10325

Geology at Camden County

This spot sits on Potomac Formation, unit 3, mapped as sand and clay that formed roughly 100 to 94 million years ago. Gravels like these concentrate whatever survives the river: agate, jasper, and other tough silica typically show up as rounded, waxy stones.

Mapped unit: Potomac Formation, unit 3
Age: 100–94 Ma (Late Cretaceous)
Rock types: sand and clay
Elevation: 40 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 Camden County

Best months: February to December. Typical highs run 89°F in midsummer and 42°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 28°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, PHILA FRANKLIN INST station (4 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 Camden County

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Camden County.

Across the state line from Camden County

Camden County 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.

Camden County FAQ

Where is Camden County?+

Camden County is in Camden County, New Jersey, at 39.95608, -75.10325. Nearest road: Delaware River Heritage Trail.

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

Camden County is reported to produce Jasper, Stripped Agate, Clear Agate, Amber.

Is collecting allowed at Camden 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.

What tools should I bring to Camden County?+

Most agate and jasper is surface float: bring a spray bottle, a pick or small shovel, and a sturdy bag. Wet stones show their banding and translucence.

When is the best time to visit Camden County?+

The most comfortable months at Camden County are February to December.

How do I get to Camden County?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.95608, -75.10325 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Delaware River Heritage Trail.

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