Rockhounding in Bergen County, New Jersey
2 mapped rockhounding spots in Bergen County. Most commonly produces amethyst, common opal, datolite, fire opal.
Map showing 2 rockhounding spots in Bergen County, New Jersey
Minerals reported in Bergen County
Spots in Bergen County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen CountySoldier Hill Road | 40.9654, -74.0542 | Public | |
| The PalisadesLong Path | 40.9500, -73.9202 | Public |
Neighboring counties in New Jersey
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Bergen County. A natural extension if Bergen County is already on your trip plan.
- Passaic County~14 mi5 spotsTop: Calcite, Datolite, Goethite
- Hudson County~17 mi4 spotsTop: Amethyst, Common Opal, Fire Opal
- Morris County~29 mi11 spotsTop: Pyrite, Apatite, Chalcopyrite
- Sussex County~35 mi6 spotsTop: Fluorite, Willemite, Corundum
- Somerset County~43 mi9 spotsTop: Quartz, Agate, Prehnite
- Monmouth County~52 mi3 spotsTop: Quartz, Amber, Fossils
Across the state line from Bergen 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~29 miNew York · 5 spotsTop: Bloodstone, Arsenopyrite, Blue Corundum
- Western Connecticut Planning Region~37 miConnecticut · 6 spotsTop: Graphite, Quartz, Aquamarine
- South Central Connecticut Planning Region~66 miConnecticut · 9 spotsTop: Amethyst, Calcite, Quartz
- Northwest Hills Planning Region~67 miConnecticut · 7 spotsTop: Galena, Pyrite, Sphalerite
Bergen County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Bergen County, New Jersey?+
RockHoundR tracks 2 rockhounding spots in Bergen County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Bergen County?+
Spots in Bergen County most often produce Amethyst, Common Opal, Datolite, Fire Opal, Agate. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Bergen 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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