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Near Blackwood
Fossil collection site, New Jersey. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
View detailsRockhounding sites near South Jersey
24 rockhounding collecting sites within about 75 miles of South Jersey, New Jersey.
This page lists 24 natural rockhounding sites near South Jersey, New Jersey, sorted by distance within about 75 miles.
Where can you collect near South Jersey?
Near South Jersey, New Jersey, our directory maps 24 natural rockhounding sites within about 75 miles of the city center — including 2 agate & jaspers, 12 fossilss, and 10 others. The closest mapped spot is Near Blackwood (3.8 mi straight-line). Distances are not drive time; open each listing for directions, fee notes, access rules, and safety context before you travel.
At a glance — rockhounding sites near South Jersey
| Central place | South Jersey, New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Search radius | About 75 miles |
| Mapped spots | 24 |
| Closest listing | Near Blackwood (3.8 mi) |
| Specimen types | Agate & Jasper (2), Fossils (12), Other (10) |
| Typical fees | 24 varies |
All rockhounding sites near South Jersey
24 rockhounding collecting sites in New Jersey, sorted by distance from the city center. For live GPS sorting, use rockhounding sites near me.
AmberNJ
Chestnut Creek
Chestnut Creek is a documented mineral occurrence near NJ. Reported specimens include Amber. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Camden
Fossil collection site, Camden County, New Jersey. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Jean & Ric Edelman Fossil Park
Jean & Ric Edelman Fossil Park is a documented mineral occurrence near NJ. Reported specimens include Amber, Fossils. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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West Jersey Marl Company's Pit, Barnsboro (navesink)
Fossil collection site in the Navesink, Gloucester County, New Jersey. Environment: marginal marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Camden County
Camden County is a documented mineral occurrence near NJ. Reported specimens include Jasper, Stripped Agate, Clear Agate, Amber. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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West Jersey Marl Company's Pit, Barnsboro (new Egypt)
Fossil collection site in the New Egypt, Gloucestershire County, New Jersey. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Lenola
Fossil collection site in the Merchantville, New Jersey. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Mullica Hill
Mullica Hill is a documented mineral occurrence near NJ. Reported specimens include Amber, Fossils. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Bridgeport & Gibbstown
Bridgeport & Gibbstown is a documented mineral occurrence near NJ. Reported specimens include Amber. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Cambridge Crossing Executive Park (marshalltown Fm.)
Fossil collection site in the Marshalltown, Burlington County, New Jersey. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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M 511
Fossil collection site, Gloucester County, New Jersey. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Burlington
Burlington is a documented mineral occurrence near NJ. Reported specimens include Amber. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Harrisonville
Harrisonville is a documented mineral occurrence near NJ. Reported specimens include Amber. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Rancocas Creek, Near Vincentown - Vincentown Fm
Fossil collection site in the Vincentown, Burlington County, New Jersey. Environment: coastal indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Oldman’s Creek
Oldman’s Creek is a documented mineral occurrence near NJ. Reported specimens include Amber. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Burlington County
Burlington County is a documented mineral occurrence near NJ. Reported specimens include Jasper, Stripped Agate, Clear Agate, Amber. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Vincentown
Vincentown is a documented mineral occurrence near NJ. Reported specimens include Amber. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Pemberton Marl Company Pit (hornerstown)
Fossil collection site in the Hornerstown, Burlington County, New Jersey. Environment: marginal marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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M 156
Fossil collection site, Burlington County, New Jersey. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Spring Hill Creek, Hedding [merchantville Fm]
Fossil collection site in the Merchantville, Burlington County, New Jersey. Environment: coastal indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Salem County
Salem County is a documented mineral occurrence near NJ. Reported specimens include Amber. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Millville Well (unknown Depths) - Kirkwood Formation
Fossil collection site in the Kirkwood, Cumberland County, New Jersey. Environment: coastal indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Crosswick’s Creek
Crosswick’s Creek is a documented mineral occurrence near NJ. Reported specimens include Amber. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsMap of rockhounding sites near South Jersey
Pins within about 75 miles — open a listing for fees, access, and directions.
24 sites mapped near South Jersey
Closest sites by distance
- Near Blackwood — 4 mi · Fossil
- Chestnut Creek — 5 mi · Amber
- Camden — 5 mi · Fossil
- Jean & Ric Edelman Fossil Park — 6 mi · Amber
- West Jersey Marl Company's Pit, Barnsboro (navesink) — 7 mi · Fossil
- Camden County — 7 mi · Agate
- West Jersey Marl Company's Pit, Barnsboro (new Egypt) — 9 mi · Fossil
- Lenola — 10 mi · Fossil
- Mullica Hill — 10 mi · Amber
- Bridgeport & Gibbstown — 11 mi · Amber
- Cambridge Crossing Executive Park (marshalltown Fm.) — 13 mi · Fossil
- M 511 — 14 mi · Fossil
- Burlington — 15 mi · Amber
- Harrisonville — 15 mi · Amber
- Rancocas Creek, Near Vincentown - Vincentown Fm — 15 mi · Fossil
Types of rockhounding sites near South Jersey
Browse by specimen type in New Jersey — each link opens the full state directory for that category.
Agate & Jasper (2)
Where to find agates and jasper in the U.S. — Lake Superior beaches, Ellensburg blue, Wyoming Sweetwater fields, Texas Terlingua, Mojave desert beds, and colorful chalcedony shorelines.
Fossils (12)
Trilobites, brachiopods, petrified wood, and other paleontological collecting on public land.
Other (10)
Mixed or specialty collecting — zeolites, fluorescent minerals, thundereggs, and unique regional finds.
Natural collecting sites in the South Jersey area
South Jersey is a practical launch point for day trips to natural rockhounding sites in New Jersey. Within about 75 miles you will find 24 mapped destinations in our directory, starting with Near Blackwood about 3.8 mi from the city center.
The mix spans agate & jasper, fossils, other — related terms searchers use include creek gravel collecting, desert washes, road cuts, and field collecting.
How distances work near South Jersey
Every card on this page is a verified directory entry in New Jersey with map coordinates. We measure straight-line distance from the South Jersey city center — not driving time. A creek rockhounding site 12 miles away on forest roads can take longer than a river access point 20 miles away on a highway.
Field collecting near South Jersey includes informal gravel bars, dry washes, quarry faces, and developed park collecting areas. Rules, fees, and seasonal access differ by land manager. Never assume collecting is allowed without checking the listing and posted signs the day you visit.
Safety and field conditions near you
Field conditions near South Jersey change after rain, snowmelt, and summer heat. Unstable slopes, heat exhaustion, loose rock, and flash floods are real risks at creek and quarry rockhounding sites — most sites have no supervision. Check weather and local advisories before you start digging.
We publish original planning copy, safety tips, and last-updated dates on each listing. See our editorial policy for sourcing standards, or contact us if access or conditions have changed.
Rockhounding sites near South Jersey — FAQ
Where can you collect near South Jersey?
Near South Jersey, New Jersey, our directory lists 24 natural rockhounding sites within about 75 miles — mainly 2 agate & jaspers, 12 fossilss, and 10 others. Each listing links to directions, fee notes, and safety context. Use near me on your phone for live distance sorting from your location.
How many rockhounding sites are near South Jersey, New Jersey?
This page shows 24 mapped rockhounding collecting sites within about 75 miles of South Jersey. The full New Jersey directory may list additional holes farther out or awaiting coordinates. Counts update as we verify new listings.
What is the closest rockhounding site to South Jersey?
The closest mapped spot to South Jersey is Near Blackwood (3.8 mi straight-line). Open that listing for driving directions, access notes, and current fee information — unofficial holes can change without notice.
Are rockhounding sites near South Jersey free?
24 have variable or unverified fees. Open each spot page for current fee details.
What types of rockhounding sites are near South Jersey?
Near South Jersey, documented specimen types include agate & jaspers, fossilss, others. A rockhounding site is a natural outcrop, wash, or creek gravel bar — not a fee dig or shop. Filter by type on the New Jersey state page or open each card for specimen and access details.
When is the best time to visit rockhounding sites near South Jersey?
Late spring through early fall is the usual field season near South Jersey, but snowmelt, drought, and weekend crowds change conditions week to week. Check each listing before you drive — storms can make washes and creek banks unsafe.
Is it safe to collect near South Jersey?
Field collecting near South Jersey carries real risks: unstable slopes, heat, loose rock, and no rangers at most unofficial sites. Check weather and posted warnings the day you visit. Read our rockhounding safety basics guide and each listing's safety section before you dig.
Listing data last updated across spots on this page.