Where to Find Amber in New Jersey: 13 Mapped Sites
New Jersey has 13 documented sites where amber have been reported, and the best-known are Burlington County, Camden County, and Jean & Ric Edelman Fossil Park. Every site is mapped below with GPS coordinates and links to a full report of access and what's been found there. 13 of the 13 sites are on public-access land.
Last updated: — data compiled by the Rockhounding.org Research Team · methodology
Amber Map: New Jersey
All 13 amber sites in New Jersey. Click a pin for the full site report.
Where Amber Are Found in New Jersey
Amber erodes from clay and lignite beds where ancient resin-bearing forests were buried, and it washes out along the streams that cut them.
The richest reported sites in New Jersey: Burlington County, Camden County, Jean & Ric Edelman Fossil Park, Mullica Hill, Bridgeport & Gibbstown.
Of the 13 sites, 13 are public access. Check each site report for current land status before you go.
All Amber Sites in New Jersey
- Burlington County — Public Access
- Camden County — Public Access
- Jean & Ric Edelman Fossil Park — Public Access
- Mullica Hill — Public Access
- Bridgeport & Gibbstown — Public Access
- Burlington — Public Access
- Chestnut Creek — Public Access
- Crosswick’s Creek — Public Access
- Harrisonville — Public Access
- Oldman’s Creek — Public Access
- Salem County — Public Access
- Shark River — Public Access
- Vincentown — Public Access
How to Identify Amber
Amber is fossil tree resin, and its weight gives it away: it is barely denser than water and floats in saturated salt water, which no stone will do. It feels warm and plastic-like, hardness 2–2.5 (a fingernail nearly scratches it), and develops static charge when rubbed on wool. Look for honey-to-brown translucent lumps with a crazed, weathered crust.
Not sure what you found? Try our identification guide →Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find amber in New Jersey?
New Jersey has 13 mapped sites where amber have been reported. The best-known are Burlington County, Camden County, and Jean & Ric Edelman Fossil Park. Each listing on the map above includes GPS coordinates, access type, and what has been found there.
How many amber sites are mapped in New Jersey?
We have 13 documented amber sites in New Jersey, compiled from community submissions and published locality records and reviewed by the Rockhounding.org Research Team.
Is it legal to collect amber in New Jersey?
Casual collecting is generally allowed on BLM and National Forest land for personal, non-commercial use — the standard BLM limit is 25 lbs per day plus one specimen. National parks, monuments, and many state parks prohibit collecting, and private land always requires the owner's permission. Check the site report for each location and verify current land status before you dig.
How do I identify amber?
Amber is fossil tree resin, and its weight gives it away: it is barely denser than water and floats in saturated salt water, which no stone will do. It feels warm and plastic-like, hardness 2–2.5 (a fingernail nearly scratches it), and develops static charge when rubbed on wool. Look for honey-to-brown translucent lumps with a crazed, weathered crust.
What should I bring to collect amber?
The basics: a rock hammer, safety glasses, gloves, a bucket or padded bag for specimens, and a GPS app with the coordinates from this page. Add a spray bottle — wetting a stone makes color and banding far easier to judge in the field.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations, weather conditions, and access requirements before visiting any location. Information provided is based on community submissions and may not be current or accurate.
Data: community submissions — reviewed and approved by the Rockhounding.org Research Team. Always verify current land status, regulations, and access before visiting any site.