Rockhounding in Passaic County, New Jersey
5 mapped rockhounding spots in Passaic County. Most commonly produces calcite, datolite, goethite, amethyst.
Map showing 5 rockhounding spots in Passaic County, New Jersey
Minerals reported in Passaic County
Spots in Passaic County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| HaledonValley View Road | 40.9365, -74.1943 | Public | |
| Pompton LakesI 287 | 41.0054, -74.3071 | Public | |
| Pompton RiverVincent Street |
| 40.9242, -74.2865 | Public |
| Prospect Park QuarryNorth 16th Street | 40.9404, -74.1748 | Public | |
| RingwoodPeters Mine Road | 41.1464, -74.2693 | Public |
Neighboring counties in New Jersey
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Passaic County. A natural extension if Passaic County is already on your trip plan.
- Morris County~16 mi11 spotsTop: Pyrite, Apatite, Chalcopyrite
- Hudson County~21 mi4 spotsTop: Amethyst, Common Opal, Fire Opal
- Sussex County~21 mi6 spotsTop: Fluorite, Willemite, Corundum
- Somerset County~36 mi9 spotsTop: Quartz, Agate, Prehnite
- Hunterdon County~53 mi5 spotsTop: Axinite, Datolite, Actinolite
- Monmouth County~55 mi3 spotsTop: Quartz, Amber, Fossils
Across the state line from Passaic 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.
- Orange County~25 miNew York · 5 spotsTop: Bloodstone, Arsenopyrite, Blue Corundum
- Western Connecticut Planning Region~46 miConnecticut · 6 spotsTop: Graphite, Quartz, Aquamarine
- Monroe County~55 miPennsylvania · 3 spotsTop: Quartz, Agatized Coral, Azurite
- Bucks County~66 miPennsylvania · 6 spotsTop: Petrified Wood, Jasper, Agate
Passaic County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Passaic County, New Jersey?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 rockhounding spots in Passaic County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Passaic County?+
Spots in Passaic County most often produce Calcite, Datolite, Goethite, Amethyst, Banded Agate. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Passaic 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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