Rockhounding in Sussex County, New Jersey
6 mapped rockhounding spots in Sussex County. Most commonly produces fluorite, willemite, corundum, franklinite.
Map showing 6 rockhounding spots in Sussex County, New Jersey
Spots in Sussex County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| FranklinN. Church Road | 41.1202, -74.5930 | Public | |
| Franklin (minerals)Cork Hill Road | 41.1008, -74.5931 | Public | |
| Franklin FurnaceBuckwheat Road | 41.1163, -74.5873 | Public | |
| Franklin-Ogdensburg-Sterling Hill mining districtPlant Street | 41.0835, -74.6053 | Public | |
| SpartaBenham Way | 41.0562, -74.6748 | Public | |
| Sulphur Hill MineLimecrest Road |
| 41.0072, -74.7334 | Public |
Neighboring counties in New Jersey
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Sussex County. A natural extension if Sussex County is already on your trip plan.
- Morris County~14 mi11 spotsTop: Pyrite, Apatite, Chalcopyrite
- Passaic County~21 mi5 spotsTop: Calcite, Datolite, Goethite
- Somerset County~37 mi9 spotsTop: Quartz, Agate, Prehnite
- Hudson County~38 mi4 spotsTop: Amethyst, Common Opal, Fire Opal
- Hunterdon County~46 mi5 spotsTop: Axinite, Datolite, Actinolite
- Mercer County~55 mi5 spotsTop: Calcite, Amber, Axinite
Across the state line from Sussex 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~28 miNew York · 5 spotsTop: Bloodstone, Arsenopyrite, Blue Corundum
- Monroe County~36 miPennsylvania · 3 spotsTop: Quartz, Agatized Coral, Azurite
- Bucks County~62 miPennsylvania · 6 spotsTop: Petrified Wood, Jasper, Agate
- Western Connecticut Planning Region~62 miConnecticut · 6 spotsTop: Graphite, Quartz, Aquamarine
Sussex County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Sussex County, New Jersey?+
RockHoundR tracks 6 rockhounding spots in Sussex County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Sussex County?+
Spots in Sussex County most often produce Fluorite, Willemite, Corundum, Franklinite, Zincite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Sussex 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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