Pompton River — Rockhounding in Passaic County, New Jersey

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Passaic County
State: New Jersey
Nearest road: Vincent Street
Postcode: 07440
Coordinates: 40.92422, -74.28654

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 Pompton River

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 Pompton River.

Across the state line from Pompton River

Pompton River 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.

Pompton River FAQ

Where is Pompton River?+

Pompton River is in Passaic County, New Jersey, at 40.92422, -74.28654. Nearest road: Vincent Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Pompton River?+

Pompton River is reported to produce Gemstones.

Is collecting allowed at Pompton River?+

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 Pompton River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.92422, -74.28654 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Vincent Street.

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