Rockhounding in Hudson County, New Jersey
4 mapped rockhounding spots in Hudson County. Most commonly produces amethyst, common opal, fire opal, albite.
Map showing 4 rockhounding spots in Hudson County, New Jersey
Minerals reported in Hudson County
Spots in Hudson County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen Hill by Hudson RiverNew Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 40.7108, -74.0543 | Permission | |
| General Area (Hudson/Passaic)New Street | 40.6634, -74.1099 | Public | |
| HobokenPaterson Plank Road | 40.7502, -74.0383 | Public | |
| Snake HillLaurel Hill Road | 40.7581, -74.0893 | Public |
Neighboring counties in New Jersey
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Hudson County. A natural extension if Hudson County is already on your trip plan.
- Passaic County~21 mi5 spotsTop: Calcite, Datolite, Goethite
- Morris County~27 mi11 spotsTop: Pyrite, Apatite, Chalcopyrite
- Somerset County~30 mi9 spotsTop: Quartz, Agate, Prehnite
- Monmouth County~31 mi6 spotsTop: Fossil, Shark Tooth, Belemnite
- Sussex County~38 mi6 spotsTop: Fluorite, Willemite, Corundum
- Mercer County~50 mi5 spotsTop: Calcite, Amber, Axinite
Across the state line from Hudson 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~44 miNew York · 5 spotsTop: Bloodstone, Arsenopyrite, Blue Corundum
- Western Connecticut Planning Region~52 miConnecticut · 6 spotsTop: Graphite, Quartz, Aquamarine
- Bucks County~60 miPennsylvania · 6 spotsTop: Petrified Wood, Jasper, Agate
- Suffolk County~63 miNew York · 1 spotTop: Almandine Garnet, Jasper, Quartz
Hudson County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Hudson County, New Jersey?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 rockhounding spots in Hudson County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Hudson County?+
Spots in Hudson County most often produce Amethyst, Common Opal, Fire Opal, Albite, Analcime. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Hudson 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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