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Manasquan: Fossil Hunting in Monmouth County, New Jersey

Public access3 mineralsMonmouth County, New JerseyUpdated June 2026
Minerals reported
3
Best months
March to December

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

Plan your visit

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Postcode
08750
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Coordinates are approximate. Confirm the exact ground in the RockHoundR app, where land overlays show which agency manages the area.

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.

Best time to visit Manasquan

Comfortable months (45 to 90°F highs)

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 (13 mi away).

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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.

Found at Manasquan

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

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Manasquan.

Across the state line from Manasquan

Manasquan 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.

  • MorrisvilleBucks County, Pennsylvania · 40 mi awayJasper
  • FeastervilleBucks County, Pennsylvania · 49 mi awaySunstone, Agate, Feldspar
  • NewtownBucks County, Pennsylvania · 50 mi awayJasper, Petrified Wood
  • Maple GlenBucks County, Pennsylvania · 57 mi awayPetrified Wood
  • Bucks CountyBucks County, Pennsylvania · 58 mi awayPetrified Wood
  • EurekaBucks County, Pennsylvania · 62 mi awaySmoky Quartz

Manasquan FAQ

Where is Manasquan?+
Manasquan is in Monmouth County, New Jersey, at 40.11272, -74.03179.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Manasquan?+
Manasquan is reported to produce Quartz, Fossil, Petrified Wood.
Is collecting allowed at Manasquan?+
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 Manasquan?+
A rock hammer, a cold chisel, safety glasses, and newspaper or foam for wrapping finds cover most fossil ground. A trowel and a sieve help in soft exposures.
When is the best time to visit Manasquan?+
The most comfortable months at Manasquan are March to December.
How do I get to Manasquan?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 40.11272, -74.03179 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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