Stirling — Rockhounding in Morris County, New Jersey

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Morris County
State: New Jersey
Nearest road: Whitebridge Road
Postcode: 07946
Coordinates: 40.69674, -74.48471

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 Stirling

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Carnelian Encyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Stirling.

Across the state line from Stirling

Stirling 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.

Stirling FAQ

Where is Stirling?+

Stirling is in Morris County, New Jersey, at 40.69674, -74.48471. Nearest road: Whitebridge Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Stirling?+

Stirling is reported to produce Carnelian.

Is collecting allowed at Stirling?+

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 Stirling?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.69674, -74.48471 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Whitebridge Road.

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