Rockhounding in Monmouth County, New Jersey
3 mapped rockhounding spots in Monmouth County. Most commonly produces quartz, amber, fossils, petrified wood.
Map showing 3 rockhounding spots in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Minerals reported in Monmouth County
Spots in Monmouth County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Branch | 40.3047, -73.9772 | Public | |
| Manasquan | 40.1127, -74.0318 | Public | |
| Shark RiverWest Dianne Drive | 40.2002, -74.0728 | Public |
Neighboring counties in New Jersey
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Monmouth County. A natural extension if Monmouth County is already on your trip plan.
- Hudson County~36 mi4 spotsTop: Amethyst, Common Opal, Fire Opal
- Somerset County~38 mi9 spotsTop: Quartz, Agate, Prehnite
- Mercer County~43 mi5 spotsTop: Calcite, Amber, Axinite
- Burlington County~47 mi3 spotsTop: Amber, Clear Agate, Jasper
- Morris County~54 mi11 spotsTop: Pyrite, Apatite, Chalcopyrite
- Hunterdon County~54 mi5 spotsTop: Axinite, Datolite, Actinolite
Across the state line from Monmouth 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.
- Bucks County~52 miPennsylvania · 6 spotsTop: Petrified Wood, Jasper, Agate
- Delaware County~75 miPennsylvania · 8 spotsTop: Quartz, Amethyst, Feldspar
- Orange County~79 miNew York · 5 spotsTop: Bloodstone, Arsenopyrite, Blue Corundum
- Western Connecticut Planning Region~83 miConnecticut · 6 spotsTop: Graphite, Quartz, Aquamarine
Monmouth County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Monmouth County, New Jersey?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 rockhounding spots in Monmouth County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Monmouth County?+
Spots in Monmouth County most often produce Quartz, Amber, Fossils, Petrified Wood. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Monmouth 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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