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Where to Find Actinolite in North Carolina

North Carolina has 5 mapped collecting spots that report actinolite, spread across 5 counties. The largest share sits in Burke County County with 1 spot. 5 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.

Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.

Map of 5 actinolite collecting spots in North Carolina

Standout actinolite spots in North Carolina

Hand-picked from the full list below, with the reason each one earns a trip.

Best counties for actinolite in North Carolina

Ranked by the number of mapped actinolite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.

Every actinolite spot we track in North Carolina

Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
Linville MountainOld NC 105Burke County
  • Actinolite
  • Graphite
  • Manaccanite
  • Pyrophyllite
  • Itacolumite
35.8822, -81.9067Public
GibsonvilleCone Club RoadGuilford County36.0946, -79.5660Public
Higdon MountainForest DriveMacon County35.1484, -83.2907Public
Spruce PineBrights TraceMitchell County35.9193, -81.9994Public
Mt. TirzahSurl-Mount Tirzah RoadPerson County36.2819, -78.9070Public

Before you go

Read the actinolite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Actinolite in the encyclopedia.

Actinolite in North Carolina FAQ

Where can you find actinolite in North Carolina?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Burke County County, Guilford County County, and Macon County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many actinolite spots are mapped in North Carolina?+
5 spots across 5 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect actinolite in North Carolina?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 5 of the 5 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.

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