Ocean County — Rockhounding in Ocean County, New Jersey

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Ocean County
State: New Jersey
Nearest road: East 14th Street
Postcode: 08006
Coordinates: 39.74883, -74.10587

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 Ocean County

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

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Ocean County.

Across the state line from Ocean County

Ocean 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.

Ocean County FAQ

Where is Ocean County?+

Ocean County is in Ocean County, New Jersey, at 39.74883, -74.10587. Nearest road: East 14th Street.

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

Ocean County is reported to produce Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Ocean 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 Ocean County?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.74883, -74.10587 in Google Maps. The nearest road is East 14th Street.

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