Rockhounding in Passaic County, New Jersey
5 mapped rockhounding spots in Passaic County. Most commonly produces calcite, datolite, goethite, amethyst.
Map showing 5 rockhounding spots in Passaic County, New Jersey
Minerals reported in Passaic County
Spots in Passaic County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| HaledonValley View Road | 40.9365, -74.1943 | Public | |
| Pompton LakesI 287 | 41.0054, -74.3071 | Public | |
| Pompton RiverVincent Street | 40.9242, -74.2865 | Public | |
| Prospect Park QuarryNorth 16th Street | 40.9404, -74.1748 | Public | |
| RingwoodPeters Mine Road | 41.1464, -74.2693 | Permission |
Neighboring counties in New Jersey
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Passaic County. A natural extension if Passaic County is already on your trip plan.
- Morris County~16 mi11 spotsTop: Pyrite, Apatite, Chalcopyrite
- Hudson County~21 mi4 spotsTop: Amethyst, Common Opal, Fire Opal
- Sussex County~21 mi6 spotsTop: Fluorite, Willemite, Corundum
- Somerset County~36 mi9 spotsTop: Quartz, Agate, Prehnite
- Monmouth County~50 mi6 spotsTop: Fossil, Shark Tooth, Belemnite
- Hunterdon County~53 mi5 spotsTop: Axinite, Datolite, Actinolite
Across the state line from Passaic 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~25 miNew York · 5 spotsTop: Bloodstone, Arsenopyrite, Blue Corundum
- Western Connecticut Planning Region~46 miConnecticut · 6 spotsTop: Graphite, Quartz, Aquamarine
- Monroe County~55 miPennsylvania · 3 spotsTop: Quartz, Agatized Coral, Azurite
- Bucks County~66 miPennsylvania · 6 spotsTop: Petrified Wood, Jasper, Agate
Passaic County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Passaic County, New Jersey?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 rockhounding spots in Passaic County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Passaic County?+
Spots in Passaic County most often produce Calcite, Datolite, Goethite, Amethyst, Banded Agate. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Passaic 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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