Oldman’s Creek — Rockhounding in Salem County, New Jersey

Oldman’s Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Salem County, New Jersey. Reported finds include amber. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Salem County
State: New Jersey
Nearest road: Eldridges Hill Road
Postcode: 08098
Coordinates: 39.67430, -75.29097

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 Oldman’s Creek

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

Amber Encyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Oldman’s Creek.

Across the state line from Oldman’s Creek

Oldman’s Creek 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.

Oldman’s Creek FAQ

Where is Oldman’s Creek?+

Oldman’s Creek is in Salem County, New Jersey, at 39.67430, -75.29097. Nearest road: Eldridges Hill Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Oldman’s Creek?+

Oldman’s Creek is reported to produce Amber.

Is collecting allowed at Oldman’s Creek?+

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 Oldman’s Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.67430, -75.29097 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Eldridges Hill Road.

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