Long Branch: Quartz Rockhounding in Monmouth County, New Jersey

Updated June 2026

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Monmouth County
State: New Jersey
Postcode: 07740
Coordinates: 40.30473, -73.97719

Best time to visit Long Branch

Best months: March to December. Typical highs run 84°F in midsummer and 42°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 25°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, LONG BRANCH-OAKHURST station (1 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 Long Branch

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

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Long Branch.

Across the state line from Long Branch

Long Branch 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.

Long Branch FAQ

Where is Long Branch?+

Long Branch is in Monmouth County, New Jersey, at 40.30473, -73.97719.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Long Branch?+

Long Branch is reported to produce Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Long Branch?+

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 Long Branch?+

A rock hammer, a small pry bar, gloves, and safety glasses cover most crystal ground. A screen helps in loose pocket soil, and newspaper protects points on the way out.

When is the best time to visit Long Branch?+

The most comfortable months at Long Branch are March to December.

How do I get to Long Branch?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.30473, -73.97719 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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