Rockhounding near Newark, NJ

234 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Newark — most are inside a 2 to 3 hour drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.

Covering parts of New Jersey, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Massachusetts, and 2 more.

Closest rockhounding spots to Newark

The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.

Snake HillHudson County, New Jersey5 mi · 6 min driveBanded Agate, Albite, Amethyst
General Area (Hudson/Passaic)Hudson County, New Jersey6 mi · 7 min driveBanded Agate, Albite, Amethyst
Bergen Hill by Hudson RiverHudson County, New Jersey6 mi · 8 min driveBanded Agate, Albite, Amethyst
HobokenHudson County, New Jersey7 mi · 9 min driveAgate, Amethyst, Common Opal
Houdaille QuarryUnion County, New Jersey9 mi · 11 min driveAgate, Prehnite, Amethyst
Union CountySomerset County, New Jersey13 mi · 17 min driveAgate, Apophyllite, Albite

Most-reported finds near Newark

Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.

Hunting something specific near Newark?

These materials have enough dedicated spots around Newark to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.

Every spot within 150 miles of Newark

Sorted by distance from Newark. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.

Spot	County	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Snake HillLaurel Hill Road	Hudson County	Banded Agate Albite Amethyst Analcime Apatite Calcite Datolite Epidote +6 more	40.7581, -74.0893	Public
General Area (Hudson/Passaic)New Street	Hudson County	Banded Agate Albite Amethyst Analcime Apatite Calcite Datolite Epidote +6 more	40.6634, -74.1099	Public
Bergen Hill by Hudson RiverNew Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension	Hudson County	Banded Agate Albite Amethyst Analcime Apatite Calcite Datolite Epidote +6 more	40.7108, -74.0543	Permission
HobokenPaterson Plank Road	Hudson County	Agate Amethyst Common Opal Fire Opal Magnesite Serpentine	40.7502, -74.0383	Public
Houdaille QuarryPhillipsburg-Newark Expressway	Union County	Agate Prehnite Amethyst	40.7100, -74.3348	Public
Union CountyValley Road	Somerset County	Agate Apophyllite Albite Bornite Chalcedony Datolite Galena Hematite +1 more	40.6602, -74.4091	Public
HaledonValley View Road	Passaic County	Agate Datolite Pyrolusite Goethite	40.9365, -74.1943	Public
Prospect Park QuarryNorth 16th Street	Passaic County	Banded Agate Amethyst Barite Calcite Chalcedony Cuprite Datolite Dolomite +7 more	40.9404, -74.1748	Public
Pompton RiverVincent Street	Passaic County	Gemstones	40.9242, -74.2865	Public
MontvilleTwaits Road	Morris County	Serpentine	40.9220, -74.3587	Public
StirlingWhitebridge Road	Morris County	Carnelian	40.6967, -74.4847	Permission
Bergen CountySoldier Hill Road	Bergen County	Agate Amethyst Carnelian Chalcedony Datolite Natrolite Common Opal Fire Opal	40.9654, -74.0542	Public
Turkey Mountain General AreaLakeshore Drive	Morris County	Diopside Marble Serpentine	40.9397, -74.3756	Public
The PalisadesLong Path	Bergen County	Banded Agate Albite Amethyst Analcime Apatite Calcite Datolite Epidote +6 more	40.9500, -73.9202	Public
Pompton LakesI 287	Passaic County	Banded Agate Amethyst Barite Calcite Chalcedony Cuprite Datolite Dolomite +7 more	41.0054, -74.3071	Public
Warren TownshipRed Hill Road	Somerset County	Banded Agate Moss Agate Chalcedony Jasper Petrified Wood Quartz Amethyst Citrine +1 more	40.6298, -74.5312	Public
BarnardsvilleOld Quarry Road	Somerset County	Agate Geode Quartz	40.7095, -74.5740	Public
SayrevilleBordentown Avenue	Middlesex County	Marcasite Pyrite Petrified Wood	40.4387, -74.3298	Public
HiberniaFour Birds / Hibernia Brook Trail	Morris County	Apatite Pyrite Pyrrhotite	40.9449, -74.4928	Public
Mt. FreedomRandolph Trails/Patriots' Path (Blue)	Morris County	Allanite Amphibole Augite Chalcopyrite Chondrodite Coccolite	40.8207, -74.5848	Public
Morris CountyCayuga Avenue	Morris County	Prehnite	40.9360, -74.5232	Public
Bound BrookFire Road	Somerset County	Agate Bornite Calcite Chalcocite Copper Silver Prehnite Quartz +3 more	40.5890, -74.5678	Public
SomervilleChimney Rock Road	Somerset County	Agate Albite Datolite Copper Silver Quartz Serpentine	40.5847, -74.5672	Public
Mount HopeLake Denmark Road	Morris County	Apatite Pyrite Pyrrhotite	40.9372, -74.5400	Public
Mine Hill (feldspar)White Trail/Old Dickerson Mine Road	Morris County	Feldspar Sunstone	40.8729, -74.6106	Public

Newark rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Newark?+

There are 234 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Newark, New Jersey. The closest is Snake Hill in Hudson County, roughly 5 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.

What rocks and minerals can you find near Newark?+

Spots within driving distance of Newark most commonly produce quartz, amethyst, agate, pyrite, calcite, galena.

Is rockhounding legal near Newark?+

Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Each spot page on this site lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How far do most rockhounders drive from Newark?+

Most weekend trips from Newark fall inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, which is roughly the 150-mile radius shown on this page. Closer spots are good for half-day outings; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.

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The spots above span 8 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.

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