Rockhounding in Morris County, New Jersey
11 mapped rockhounding spots in Morris County. Most commonly produces pyrite, apatite, chalcopyrite, garnet.
Map showing 11 rockhounding spots in Morris County, New Jersey
Minerals reported in Morris County
Spots in Morris County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| HiberniaFour Birds / Hibernia Brook Trail | 40.9449, -74.4928 | Public | |
| Mine Hill (axinite)West Dewey Avenue | 40.8989, -74.6049 | Public | |
| Mine Hill (bornite)Iron Mountain Road | 40.8866, -74.6050 | Public | |
| Mine Hill (feldspar)White Trail/Old Dickerson Mine Road | 40.8729, -74.6106 | Public | |
| MontvilleTwaits Road | 40.9220, -74.3587 | Public | |
| Morris CountyCayuga Avenue | 40.9360, -74.5232 | Public | |
| Mount HopeLake Denmark Road | 40.9372, -74.5400 | Public | |
| Mt. FreedomRandolph Trails/Patriots' Path (Blue) | 40.8207, -74.5848 | Public | |
| Nolands PointEspanong Road | 40.9480, -74.6144 | Public | |
| StirlingWhitebridge Road | 40.6967, -74.4847 | Permission | |
| Turkey Mountain General AreaLakeshore Drive | 40.9397, -74.3756 | Public |
Neighboring counties in New Jersey
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Morris County. A natural extension if Morris County is already on your trip plan.
- Sussex County~14 mi6 spotsTop: Fluorite, Willemite, Corundum
- Passaic County~16 mi5 spotsTop: Calcite, Datolite, Goethite
- Somerset County~24 mi9 spotsTop: Quartz, Agate, Prehnite
- Hudson County~27 mi4 spotsTop: Amethyst, Common Opal, Fire Opal
- Hunterdon County~38 mi5 spotsTop: Axinite, Datolite, Actinolite
- Mercer County~44 mi5 spotsTop: Calcite, Amber, Axinite
Across the state line from Morris County
Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders — these are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into New Jersey.
- Orange County~35 miNew York · 5 spotsTop: Bloodstone, Arsenopyrite, Blue Corundum
- Monroe County~40 miPennsylvania · 3 spotsTop: Quartz, Agatized Coral, Azurite
- Bucks County~53 miPennsylvania · 6 spotsTop: Petrified Wood, Jasper, Agate
- Western Connecticut Planning Region~62 miConnecticut · 6 spotsTop: Graphite, Quartz, Aquamarine
Morris County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Morris County, New Jersey?+
RockHoundR tracks 11 rockhounding spots in Morris County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Morris County?+
Spots in Morris County most often produce Pyrite, Apatite, Chalcopyrite, Garnet, Pyrrhotite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Morris County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
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