Rockhounding in Somerset County, New Jersey
9 mapped rockhounding spots in Somerset County. Most commonly produces quartz, agate, prehnite, albite.
Map showing 9 rockhounding spots in Somerset County, New Jersey
Spots in Somerset County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3M QuarryRidge Trail | 40.4583, -74.7135 | Public | |
| BarnardsvilleOld Quarry Road | 40.7095, -74.5740 | Public | |
| Bound BrookFire Road | 40.5890, -74.5678 | Public | |
| HopewellLong Hill Road | 40.4578, -74.7207 | Public | |
| KingstonGeorgetown-Franklin Turnpike | 40.3971, -74.6095 | Public | |
| Rock Hill QuarryGeorgetown-Franklin Turnpike | 40.3969, -74.6168 | Public | |
| SomervilleChimney Rock Road | 40.5847, -74.5672 | Public | |
| Union CountyValley Road | 40.6602, -74.4091 | Public | |
| Warren TownshipRed Hill Road | 40.6298, -74.5312 | Public |
Neighboring counties in New Jersey
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Somerset County. A natural extension if Somerset County is already on your trip plan.
- Mercer County~21 mi5 spotsTop: Calcite, Amber, Axinite
- Hunterdon County~22 mi5 spotsTop: Axinite, Datolite, Actinolite
- Morris County~24 mi11 spotsTop: Pyrite, Apatite, Chalcopyrite
- Hudson County~30 mi4 spotsTop: Amethyst, Common Opal, Fire Opal
- Monmouth County~31 mi6 spotsTop: Fossil, Shark Tooth, Belemnite
- Passaic County~36 mi5 spotsTop: Calcite, Datolite, Goethite
Across the state line from Somerset 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.
- Bucks County~31 miPennsylvania · 6 spotsTop: Petrified Wood, Jasper, Agate
- Monroe County~45 miPennsylvania · 3 spotsTop: Quartz, Agatized Coral, Azurite
- Orange County~59 miNew York · 5 spotsTop: Bloodstone, Arsenopyrite, Blue Corundum
- Delaware County~61 miPennsylvania · 8 spotsTop: Quartz, Amethyst, Feldspar
Somerset County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Somerset County, New Jersey?+
RockHoundR tracks 9 rockhounding spots in Somerset County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Somerset County?+
Spots in Somerset County most often produce Quartz, Agate, Prehnite, Albite, Copper. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Somerset 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.
Plan a Somerset County rockhounding trip
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