Franklin Furnace — Rockhounding in Sussex County, New Jersey

Franklin Furnace is a mapped rockhounding spot in Sussex County, New Jersey. Reported finds include fluorite, franklinite, magnetite, tephroite, willemite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Sussex County
State: New Jersey
Nearest road: Buckwheat Road
Postcode: 07416
Coordinates: 41.11625, -74.58734

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 Franklin Furnace

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Franklin Furnace.

Across the state line from Franklin Furnace

Franklin Furnace 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.

Franklin Furnace FAQ

Where is Franklin Furnace?+

Franklin Furnace is in Sussex County, New Jersey, at 41.11625, -74.58734. Nearest road: Buckwheat Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Franklin Furnace?+

Franklin Furnace is reported to produce Fluorite, Franklinite, Magnetite, Tephroite, Willemite, Zincite.

Is collecting allowed at Franklin Furnace?+

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 Franklin Furnace?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.11625, -74.58734 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Buckwheat Road.

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