Morris County — Rockhounding in Morris County, New Jersey

Morris County is a mapped rockhounding spot in Morris County, New Jersey. Reported finds include prehnite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Morris County
State: New Jersey
Nearest road: Cayuga Avenue
Postcode: 07866
Coordinates: 40.93599, -74.52320

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 Morris County

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Morris County.

Across the state line from Morris County

Morris County 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.

Morris County FAQ

Where is Morris County?+

Morris County is in Morris County, New Jersey, at 40.93599, -74.52320. Nearest road: Cayuga Avenue.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Morris County?+

Morris County is reported to produce Prehnite.

Is collecting allowed at Morris County?+

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 Morris County?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.93599, -74.52320 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Cayuga Avenue.

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