Mt. Gilboa — Rockhounding in Hunterdon County, New Jersey

Mt. Gilboa is a mapped rockhounding spot in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Reported finds include axinite, prehnite, epidote, datolite, tourmaline, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Hunterdon County
State: New Jersey
Nearest road: Daniel Bray Highway
Postcode: 08530
Coordinates: 40.38978, -74.95619

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 Mt. Gilboa

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Across the state line from Mt. Gilboa

Mt. Gilboa 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.

Mt. Gilboa FAQ

Where is Mt. Gilboa?+

Mt. Gilboa is in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, at 40.38978, -74.95619. Nearest road: Daniel Bray Highway.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Mt. Gilboa?+

Mt. Gilboa is reported to produce Axinite, Prehnite, Epidote, Datolite, Tourmaline, Actinolite, Zeolite.

Is collecting allowed at Mt. Gilboa?+

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.

How do I get to Mt. Gilboa?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.38978, -74.95619 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Daniel Bray Highway.

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